Question Detail
Question
Which of the following hydrocarbons has acidic hydrogens?
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
1-Butyne (terminal alkyne, CH≡C-CH2-CH3) has an acidic hydrogen attached to the sp hybridized carbon of the triple bond. The other compounds (1-butene, 2-butene, 2-butyne) do not have acidic hydrogens.
Hint
Which type of alkyne has acidic hydrogens?