JEE Main 2014ChemistryHydrocarbonsHardMCQ

JEE Main 2014Hydrocarbons Question with Solution

JEE Main 2014 (06 Apr)

Question

The major organic compound formed by the reaction of 1, 1, 1 - trichloroethane with silver powder is :

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Correct answer
C2 - Butyne

Step-by-step explanation

The 1, 1, 1 - trichloroethane form ​ 2-butyne when reacted with silver powder.

CH3CCl3+ 6Ag CH3CCCH3+6AgCl

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