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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

Which of the following compounds does not dissolve in concentrated H2SO4 on warming?
Options
A n-Hexane
Correct Answer
B Diethyl ether
C 1-Butene
D Aniline
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

n-Hexane is an alkane and does not react with concentrated H2SO4. Alkenes (1-butene) dissolve by protonation and subsequent reactions, ethers form oxonium salts, and aniline forms anilinium salts with acids.

Hint

Which hydrocarbon class is unreactive towards acids?

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