The compound used to distinguish between alkenes and alkynes

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Reagent Alkene Alkyne

Ammoniacal silver nitrate (tollens test) No reaction White precipitate of silver acetylide is formed

Ammoniacal cuprous chloride test No reaction Red precipitate of copper acetylide is formed

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Reagent	Alkene	Alkyne
Ammoniacal silver nitrate (tollens test)	No reaction	White precipitate of silver acetylide is formed
Ammoniacal cuprous chloride test	No reaction	Red precipitate of copper acetylide is formed