Home
Class 11
CHEMISTRY
The hydrocarbon which can react with sod...

The hydrocarbon which can react with sodium in liquid ammonia is

A

`CH_3CH_2C-=C CH_2CH_3`

B

`CH_3CH_2CH_2C-=C CH_2CH_2CH_3`

C

`CH_3CH_2C-=CH`

D

`CH_3CH=CHCH_3`

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
C

Sodium in liquid ammonia provides the amide ion able to remove the acetylenic protons of terminal alkynes `(pk_a=25)`
Doubtnut Promotions Banner Mobile Dark
|

Topper's Solved these Questions

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

The hydrocarbon which can react with NaOH :

Which of the following alkynes react with sodium in liquid ammonia ? (i) Propyne (ii) But-2-yne (i) Pent-3-yne (iv) Hex-1-yne

Knowledge Check

  • Which of the hydrocarbons is reduced by sodium and liquid ammonia?

    A
    `CH_3CH_2C-=CH`
    B
    `CH_3C-=CH_3`
    C
    `CH_3CH=CHCH_3`
    D
    `CH_3CH_2CH=CH_2`

  • But-2-yne on reaction with sodium in liquid ammonia produces

    A
    butyne
    B
    trans-2-butene
    C
    cis-2-butene
    D
    no reaction

  • Alkynes on reduction with sodium in liquid ammonia forms

    A
    cis alkene
    B
    cis alkane
    C
    trans alkene
    D
    trans alkane

    • Similar Questions

    Explore conceptually related problems

    The compound which does not react with sodium is

    The compound which does not react with sodium is

    In organic reactions, sodium in liquid ammonia is used as……

    The compound which does not react with sodium is :

    The reduction of 1,3-pentadience with sodium in liquid ammonia in the persence of an alcohol gives

    Home
    Profile