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Which of the following is not used to di...

Which of the following is not used to distinguish ethene from ethane

A

Iodine in ` C Cl_4`

B

Bromine in `C Cl_4`

C

Alkaline `KMnO_4`

D

Ammonical `Cu_2Cl_2`

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The correct Answer is:
D
Ammonical `Cu_(2)Cl_2` does not react with alkanes or alkenes hence it can not be used to distinguish between them. Ammonical `Cu_(2)Cl_(2)` reacts with alkynes to form a red precipitate.
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