An organic compound decolourises bromine in CCl4 and can be reduced catalytically. The compund can be
A
CH3−CH2−CH2−CH3
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B
CH3−CH2−C≡CH
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C
Both (a) and (b)
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is BCH3−CH2−C≡CH Reddish orange colour of the bromine solution is decolourised after reaction with an alkyne. This is used as a test for unsaturation. So, the correct answer will be option (b).