Question

Why is Wurtz reaction not preferred for the preparation of alkanes containing odd number of carbon atoms? Illustrate your answer by taking one example.

Sodium salt of which acid is needed for the preparation of methane? Write chemical equation involved.

Convert the following a) Benzoic acid to benzene b) Ethane to butane c) Ethyne to acetaldehyde

Use the following terms by taking an example. a) Markovnikov's Rule b) Wurtz Reaction c) Decarboxylation reaction