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ChemistryHydrocarbonsJEE Main

Which reagent distinguishes ethylene from acetylene?

Answer: (C)

Solution

Both alkaline KMnO and Cl/CCl are decolourised/consumed by *both* ethylene and acetylene (both are unsaturated), so neither distinguishes them.

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