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Question
When acetylene is passed through hot iron tube at 400°C, it gives
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Acetylene (HC≡CH) when passed through a hot iron tube at 400°C undergoes trimerization to form benzene (C6H6). This is a cyclic polymerization.
Hint
What is the trimerization product of acetylene?