Single Choice

Acidic hydrogen is present in:

AEthyne
Correct Answer
BEthene
CBenzene
DEthane

Solution

$$H$$ atom attached to $$sp-C$$ atom is more acidic than $$sp^2-C$$ atom, which in turn is more acidic than one attached to $$sp^3-C$$ atom.


SIMILAR QUESTIONS

Hydrocarbons

The correct order for acid strength of compounds $$CH\equiv CH, CH_{3}-C \equiv CH$$ and $$CH_{2} = CH_{2}$$ is as follows:

Hydrocarbons

Comment upon acidic character of terminal alkynes.

Hydrocarbons

Which of the following does not give a white precipitate with $$AgNO_3$$ solution?

Hydrocarbons

Which of the following has acidic hydrogen?

Hydrocarbons

The hydrocarbon which can react with sodium in liquid ammonia is:

Hydrocarbons

Fill in the blanks: The carbon atoms of ethyne are ______ hybridized.

Hydrocarbons

Fill in the blanks: A compound of carbon and hydrogen used for welding purposes is ______.

Hydrocarbons

Fill in the blanks: Carbon atoms in $$Ag_{2}C_{2}$$ (silver acetylide) are ________ hybridized.

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