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STANDARD Chemistry Acidity of Hydrocarbons MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
The most acidic hydrogen atoms are present in
A
ethane
B
ethene
C
ethyne
D
benzene
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
As the s-character increases, acidity of hydrogen atom increases. Ethyne has the highest s-character (50%) due to its sp hybridization, making its hydrogen atoms the most acidic.
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