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Catalytic Transfer Hydrogenation

Why alkynes a...

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Why alkynes are most acidic and alkanes least?

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Because in case of alkynes the conjugate base is sp hybridised while in case of alkenes the conjugate base is sp2 hybridised so negative charge is more stable over sp hybridised carbon.

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