JEE Main 2008
- Exam
- JEE Main
- Year
- 2008
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Surface Chemistry
JEE Main 2008 · Chemistry · Surface Chemistry
The hydrocarbon which can react with sodium in liquid ammonia is
The hydrocarbon which can react with sodium in liquid ammonia is
Options
- A
- B
- C\mathrm{CH}=\mathrm{CHCH}
- D
Correct answer
B.
Step-by-step solution
\mathrm{CH}}_{3} \mathrm{CH}}_{2}-\mathrm{C} \equiv \mathrm{CH} \stackrel{\mathrm{Na} / \mathrm{Liq} 9 \mathrm{NH}}{\Delta} \longrightarrow \mathrm{CH}}_{3} \mathrm{CH}}_{2} It is a terminal alkyne, having acidic hydrogen.
Note: Solve it as a case of terminal alkynes, otherwise all alkynes react with in liq. .