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QJEEM18Ch64be: JEE Main 2018 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM18Ch64be Solution: When 2-butyne is treate with H 2 /Lindlar's catalyst, compound…

When 2-butyne is treate with H2/Lindlar's catalyst, compound X is produced as the major product and when treated with Na/liq. NH3 it produces Y as the major product Which of the following statements is correct ?

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  • A X will have higher dipole moment and higher boiling point than Y.
  • B Y will have higher dipole moment and higher boiling point than X.
  • C X will have lower dipole moment and lower boiling point than Y.
  • D Y will have higher dipole momet and lower boiling point than X.

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JEE Main 2018 (Online) 15th April Evening Slot Chemistry - Hydrocarbons Question 125 English Explanation

Here dipole moment of Y = 0

cis-isomer(X) will have higher dipole moment and higher boiling point than trans (Y).

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