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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

Which of the following compounds on hydrolysis gives propyne?
Options
A CaC2
B Mg2C3
C Al4C3
Correct Answer
D Cu2Cl2
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Aluminum carbide (Al4C3) reacts with water to produce propyne (methylacetylene). The reaction is: Al4C3 + 12H2O → 3CH3-C≡CH + 4Al(OH)3.

Hint

Which metal carbide gives propyne on hydrolysis?

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