Q.

Statement I : Ethyne is more acidic than propyne.

Statement II : 1-butyne is more acidic than propyne.

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a

Statements I and II are incorrect

b

Statements I and II are correct

c

Statement I is incorrect and statement II is correct

d

Statement I is correct and statement II is incorrect

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

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Acidity tends reduces as alkyl group increases because this group shows +I effect which reduces the acidic character on alkyne.

CHCH > CH3 - C CH > CH3 - CH2 - C CH

hence, ethyne is more acidic than propyne and propyne is more acidic than butyne.

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Statement I : Ethyne is more acidic than propyne.Statement II : 1-butyne is more acidic than propyne.