JEE MainChemistryHydrocarbonsMCQ+4 / −1
The hydrocarbon which can react with sodium in liquid ammonia is
- ACH3CH2CH2C≡CCH2CH2CH3
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: B
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Identify the reaction being asked
Sodium in liquid ammonia is used to react with compounds having an acidic hydrogen attached to a triple-bonded carbon.
Terminal alkynes, of the type contain an acidic hydrogen and can react with sodium to form sodium acetylide:
So, we need to find the terminal alkyne among the options.
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Check each option
Option A:
- Triple bond is in the middle of the chain.
- Structure is of the form .
- This is an internal alkyne.
- No acidic terminal hydrogen.
- Does not react with sodium in liquid ammonia in this way.
Option B:
- Triple bond is at the end.
- Structure is of the form .
- This is a terminal alkyne.
- Has acidic hydrogen on the terminal carbon.
- Reacts with sodium in liquid ammonia.
Option C:
- This is an alkene.
- No terminal alkyne hydrogen.
- Does not react in the required way.
Option D:
- Triple bond is internal.
- Structure is .
- Internal alkyne.
- No acidic terminal hydrogen.
- Does not react with sodium in liquid ammonia in this context.
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Conclusion
Only Option B is a terminal alkyne and hence reacts with sodium in liquid ammonia.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
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Comparison with stored correct answer
Stored correct answer: B
My derived answer: B
Hence, they agree.
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