Distinguishing Test of Terminal and Non Terminal Alkynes
Which one of ...
Question
Which one of the following do not give Birch reduction?
A
But-1-yne
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B
Hex-1-yne
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C
Hex-2-yne
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D
(a) and (b) above.
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Solution
The correct option is D (a) and (b) above. Terminal alkyne does not show Birch reduction due to the acidic nature of terminal Hydrogen, it reacts with Na/liq.NH3 to liberate H2. Since But-1-yne and Hex-1-yne are terminal alkyne hence they donot undergoes birch reduction. CH3−CH2−CH≡CHNa/liqNH3⟶CH3−CH2−C≡C−Na++12H2 Hex-2-yne will undergoes birch reduction and gives trans alkene as a major product.