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QJEEM08Ch8a73: JEE Main 2008 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM08Ch8a73 Solution: The hydrocarbon which can react with sodium in liquid ammonia is

The hydrocarbon which can react with sodium in liquid ammonia is

Multiple Choice Options

  • A CH3CH2CH2C≡CCH2CH2CH3
  • B CH3CH2C≡CH
  • C CH3CH=CHCH3
  • D CH3CH2C≡CCH2CH3

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

Alkynes having terminal −C≡H- C \equiv H react with Na in liquid ammonia to yield H2{H_2} gas of the given compounds CH3CH2C≡CHC{H_3}C{H_2}C \equiv CH can react with Na in liquid NH3N{H_3} so the correct answer is (b).(b).

AIEEE 2008 Chemistry - Hydrocarbons Question 136 English Explanation

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