Which one of the following alkylbromide may be used to prepare 2,3-dimethylbutane by wurtz reaction?
A
n-propyl bromide
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B
isopropyl bromide
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C
isobutyl bromide
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D
s-butyl bromide
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Solution
The correct option is B isopropyl bromide Wurtz reaction : When alkyl halide reacts with sodium in presence of dry ether, then we get higher alkane. This reaction is best for preparation of symmetrical alkane.