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Which of the following alkane cannot be made in good yield by Wurtz reaction ?
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Correct option: C
n-Heptane
Option C (n-Heptane) is correct because Wurtz reaction is best suited for symmetrical alkanes. n-Heptane would require using two different alkyl halides, leading to a mixture of products and a poor yield.
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