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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

Which of the following compounds does not react with ammoniacal AgNO3 solution?
Options
A Acetylene
B 1-Butyne
C Propyne
D 2-Butyne
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

2-Butyne is an internal alkyne (CH3-C≡C-CH3) and does not have an acidic terminal hydrogen, so it does not react with ammoniacal AgNO3. Acetylene, 1-butyne, and propyne are terminal alkynes and react.

Hint

Which compound is an internal alkyne?

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