Chemical Properties of Alkynes

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Chemical Properties of Alkynes: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Chemical Reactions of Alkynes, Acidic Character of Terminal Alkynes, Addition of HCN to Alkynes & Reaction of Terminal Alkynes with NaOX etc.

Important Questions on Chemical Properties of Alkynes

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When propyne is treated with aqueous  H 2 S O 4 in presence of  HgS O 4, the major product is:

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Identify a reagent from the following list which can easily distinguish between 1-butyne and 2-butyne.

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The product(s) obtained via hydration (HgSO4+H2SO4) of 1-butyne would be:

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The number of possible structural and configurational isomers of a bromo compound, formed by the addition of 1 mole of HBr to 2-pentyne respectively, are –

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The addition of HOCl to ethyne gives

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Complete the following reaction:

CHCH+2HOCl    -H2O                       ?

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Write the reaction of addition of HOCl to propyne.

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Identify the catalyst used in the addition of HCN to ethyne.

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The reactant A of the following reaction is

A+HCN        BaCN2       CH2=CHCN

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Addition of HCN to ethyne gives the following product, which is used for the preparation of orlon.

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Complete the below reaction:

CHCH+HCN        BaCN2       ?

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The reaction of _____ alkyne with NaOCl produces the corresponding monohaloderivative.

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The name of the product of this reaction is

CH3CCH+NaOCl                  CH3CCCl+NaOH

 

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Identify the reagent used in the below reaction:

CH3CCH+?                  CH3CCCl+NaOH

 

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Complete the below reaction:

CH3CCH+NaOCl                ?+NaOH

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Write the reaction of propyne with NaOCl.

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Write the reaction of addition of HCN to ethyne.

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Write the reaction of addition of HOCl to ethyne.

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What happens when ethyne reacts with sodium metal?