1)

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


A) $C_{2}H_{6}$

B) $(CH_{3})_{2}CHCH_{3}$

C) $CH_{3}CH_{2}CH_{2}CH_{3}$

D) All of the above can be prepared

Answer:

Option B

Explanation:

If two different alkyl halides $(R_{1}-X$ and $R_{2}-X)$ are used , a  mixture of three alkanes is obtained  which is difficult to separate