JEE Main Chemistry question

Acetylene does not react with [Jamia Millia Islamia 2005]

(A)Na
(B)ammoniacal AgNO
(C)HCl
(D)NaOHCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Acetylene's terminal C–H hydrogens are weakly acidic and are removed by strong bases/metals (Na, forming sodium acetylide) or react in precipitation with ammoniacal AgNO (silver acetylide)

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Question ID VK-142164