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Alkynes
Question

Among the following which does not react with Tollens’ reagent is?

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Solution

Ethyne and 1–Hexyne are having acidic hydrogens will react with Tollens’ reagent and forms Silver acetylide. Hexanal will give Silver mirror test with Tollens’ reagent since it is aldehyde. 3–Hexyne does not have any acidic hydrogens so it will not react with Tollen’s reagent.

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