How will you convert:(i) Propyne into acetone(ii) Ethyne into propyne?
Discuss in brief the oxidation reactions of alkynes.
Write briefly the polymerisation reactions of alkynes.
How will you convert ethanoic acid into benzene ?
Discuss the acidic character of alkynes.
Alkynes are acidic in nature, whereas alkenes and alkanes are not. Explain.
Arrange benzene, n-hexane and ethyne in decreasing order of acidic behaviour. Also give reason for his behaviour.
Give simple chemical test for the distinction of:(i) Propyne and propane(ii) But-1-yne and But-2-yne.
How will you separate acetylene from a mixture of acetylene and ethylene?