AIPMT MAINS2012Chemistry-Hydrocarbons

AIPMT MAINS 2012 Chemistry Alkynes MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which of the following reagents will be able to distinguish between¹⁻butyne and²⁻butyne?

A

NaNH₂

B

HCl

C

O₂

D

Br₂

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

¹⁻Butyne and²⁻butyne are distinguished by NaNH₂ because¹⁻butyne reacts with NaNH₂ due to active hydrogen.

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