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Acetylene can be obtained by the reaction?
ChemistryHydrocarbonsJEE Main
Options:
  • A HCOOKElectrolysis    
  • B CHI3+Ag          
  • C CH3CH2OHConc.H2SO4  443 K
  • D Be2C+H2O
Solution:
1288 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: CHI3+Ag          
Iodoform and Silver (Ag) undergo dehalogenation reaction to produce acetylene.

(A) HCOOK+H2OH2+CO2+KOH

(B) 2CHI3Iodoform+6AgSilverCHCHAcetylene+6AgI

(C) CH3CH2OHConc.H2SO4  443KCH2=CH2ethylene+H2O

(D) Be2C+H2OCH4Methane

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