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By Wurtz reaction, a mixture of methyl iodide and ethyl iodide gives [BCECE 2006]

Answer: (D)

Solution

In a crossed Wurtz reaction, both homo-coupling and cross-coupling occur statistically: CHI + CHI → ethane (CH); CHI + CHI → butane

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