Chemical Properties of Alkynes
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
When propyne is treated with aqueous in presence of , the major product is:


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

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

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 –

The addition of to ethyne gives

Complete the following reaction:

Write the reaction of addition of to propyne.

Identify the catalyst used in the addition of to ethyne.

The reactant of the following reaction is

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

Complete the below reaction:

The reaction of _____ alkyne with produces the corresponding monohaloderivative.

The name of the product of this reaction is

Identify the reagent used in the below reaction:

Complete the below reaction:

Write the reaction of propyne with .

Write the reaction of addition of to ethyne.

Write the reaction of addition of to ethyne.

What happens when ethyne reacts with sodium metal?
