What happens when propyne is oxidised with Baeyer's reagent (alkaline KMnO4) at 298 - 303 K?
Although acetylene is acidic in nature, yet it does not react with NaOH or KOH. Explain.
List the following in order of increasing acidity: propyne, water, propene and propane.
What are non-benzenoids?
These are cyclic compounds which do not contain a benzene ring in their molecules. For example heterocyclic compounds and aromatic ions.