The Wurtz reaction is used to prepare hydrocarbons by reacting alkyl halides with sodium in dry ether. What is a key characteristic of the product hydrocarbon?

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It contains double the number of carbon atoms present in the alkyl halide.

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The Wurtz reaction is used to prepare hydrocarbons by reacting alkyl halides with sodium in dry ether. What is a key characteristic of the product hydrocarbon?

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