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CHM 102 Alkynes: Structure, Bonding, and Nomenclature Objective Question
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Why do only terminal alkynes react with AgNO₃/NH₃?
Options
A Both react equally
B Only terminal alkynes have an acidic hydrogen that can be replaced by Ag⁺
Correct Answer
C Only internal alkynes can form complexes
D Silver reacts only with alkenes
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Only terminal alkynes have the acidic ≡C–H that can be deprotonated and replaced by Ag⁺ to form an insoluble silver acetylide.

Hint

Test for terminal alkynes.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Alkynes: Structure, Bonding, and Nomenclature
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 579 of 1999
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