Which of the following compounds cannot be prepared singly by the Wurtz reaction?

C_{2} H_{6}

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{(C H_{3})}_{2} C H C H_{3}

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C H_{3} C H_{2} C H_{2} C H_{3}

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All of the above can be prepared

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Solution

The correct option is B ${(C H_{3})}_{2} C H C H_{3}$
${(C H_{3})}_{2} C H C H_{3}$ cannot be prepared singly by the Wurtz reaction. Unsymmetrical alkanes cannot be suitably obtained by this method. A mixture of two different alkyl halides is heated with sodium metal, three different alkanes will be produced.

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