Question

Select the preparation method that is not used to produce unsymmetrical alkane.

• A. From Grignard Reagent
• B. Catalytic hydrogenation of alkenes
• C. Kolbe's method
• D. Wurtz method

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Wurtz method

In Wurtz reaction, for preparation of unsymmetrical alkanes, two different alkyl halides would be used. But this method produces a mixture of alkanes which may be difficult to separate.