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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

Which of the following hydrocarbons has acidic hydrogens?
Options
A 1-Butene
B 1-Butyne
Correct Answer
C 2-Butene
D 2-Butyne
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?

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