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STANDARD Chemistry Alkynes MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which of the following alkynes can be identified and distinguished from the rest of the alkynes on reaction with ammoniacal silver nitrate to gave a white precipitate?

A

CH₃C≡C−CH₃

B

CH₃CH₂C≡CH

C

CH₃CH₂C≡CCH₃

D

CH₃C≡CCH₂CH₂CH₃

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Only terminal alkynes react with ammoniacal silver nitrate to give white precipitate of silver acetylides. CH₃CH₂C≡CH is a terminal alkyne.

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