JEE Main2014ChemistryHydrocarbonsActual
The major organic compound formed by the reaction of 1, 1, 1 - trichloroethane with silver powder is :
Options
- AAcetylene
- BEthene
- C2 - Butyne
- D2 - Butene
Correct answer
C. 2 - Butyne
Step-by-step solution
The 1, 1, 1 - trichloroethane form 2-butyne when reacted with silver powder. CH 3 CCl 3 +   6 Ag   → CH 3 C ≡ CCH 3 + 6 AgCl