Question

If acetylene is passed through an electric arc in the atmosphere of nitrogen, the compound formed is

• A. $HCN$
• B. $Pyrrole$
• C. $Pyrazole$
• D. $Pyridine$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $HCN$

A acetylene is passed through an electric arc, heated therein above about 1,000° F., and immediately mixed with nitrogen or a nitrogen-containing compound, which mixture immediately reacts to form $\text{hydrogen cyanide}$ and other products, which products are quenched