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An unknown compound (A) has a molecular formula `C_(4)H_(6)`. When (A) is treated with excess of `Br_(2)` a new substance (B) with formula `C_(4)H_(6)Br_(4)`. Is formed (A) forms a white ppt. with ammonical silver nitrate solution. (A) may be,

A

But-1-yne

B

But-2-yne

C

But-1- ene

D

But-2-yne

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The correct Answer is:
A
Formation for white ppt. with amm. `AgNO_(3)` indicates that it is a terminal alkyne. Hence the compound A in but-1-yne.
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