16. Wurtz reaction cannot be used for the preparation of a.alkanes containing odd no. of C-atoms b.both methane and odd no. of C-atoms c.methane d.alkanes containing even no. of C-atoms
Wurtz reaction is not preferred for the preparation of alkanes containing odd number of carbon atoms since many side products are formed and a mixture of alkanes is formed because both alkyl halides react with each other and also with themselves.
