Which of the following reacts with [Ag(NH3)2]OH giving a white precipitate?
A
CH3CH2=CHCH3
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B
CH3CH2CH≡CCH3
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C
CH3CH2C≡CH
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D
CH3CH2CH2CH2OH
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Solution
The correct option is DCH3CH2C≡CH Ammonical silver reacts with 1-alkyne (having acidic hydrogen) and give white ppt. Alkynes show sp hybridization so it has a lot of s character. Thus, the alkyne has acidic character.