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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

Which of the following compounds will react most readily with concentrated sulfuric acid?
Options
A Ethane
B Cyclohexane
C Propane
D Cyclohexene
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Cyclohexene (an alkene) reacts most readily with concentrated sulfuric acid via electrophilic addition. Alkanes and cycloalkanes do not react with H2SO4 under normal conditions.

Hint

Which compound has a C=C double bond?

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