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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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