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CHM 102 Alkynes: Structure, Bonding, and Nomenclature Objective Question
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What is the key difference in reactivity between terminal and internal alkynes with AgNO3/NH3?
Options
A Both react to form precipitates
B Only terminal alkynes form a precipitate (silver acetylide)
Correct Answer
C Only internal alkynes form a precipitate
D Neither reacts
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Only terminal alkynes have an acidic hydrogen that can be replaced by silver to form an insoluble silver acetylide. Internal alkynes do not react.

Hint

Test for terminal alkynes.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Alkynes: Structure, Bonding, and Nomenclature
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 222 of 1999
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