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CHM 102 Fundamentals of Alkanes: Properties and Preparation Methods Objective Question
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In the reduction of alkyl halides, what does 'nascent hydrogen' mean?
Options
A Hydrogen gas
B Hydrogen atoms just liberated in the reaction
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C Hydrogen ions
D Hydrogen peroxide
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Nascent hydrogen refers to atomic hydrogen generated in situ (e.g., from Zn/HCl), which is highly reactive.

Hint

Freshly formed, very reactive H atoms.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Fundamentals of Alkanes: Properties and Preparation Methods
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 108 of 1999
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