ChemistryNEET 2020Alkanes: conformations and reactions

Hydrocarbons

Which of the following alkanes cannot be made in good yield by the Wurtz reaction?

A.n-Hexane
B.2,3-Dimethylbutane
C.n-Heptane✓
D.n-Butane

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