NEET2017Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

NEET 2017 Chemistry Acidity of Hydrocarbons MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which one is the CORRECT order of acidity?

A

CH₂ = CH₂ > CH₃ – CH = CH₂ > CH₃ – CH₃

B

CH = CH > CH₃ – C ≡ CH > CH₂ = CH₂

C

CH = CH > CH₂ = CH₂ > CH₃ – CH₃

D

CH₃ – CH₃ > CH₂ = CH₂ > CH = CH

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Acidity is influenced by the hybridization of the carbon atom bonded to the hydrogen. sp hybridized carbons (alkynes) are more acidic than sp² (alkenes) and sp³ (alkanes).

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