JAMB Chemistry 2008 Objective — Question 44

Question 44 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2008 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

A red precipitate of copper (I)carbide is formed when ammonium solution of copper (I) chloride is introduced into

A. CH2=CH-CH2-CH3
B. CH3CH2-CCHCorrect
C. CH2CH2CH3
D. CH3-C=C-CH3

Explanation

A red precipitate of copper (I) carbide is formed when ammonium solution of copper (I) chloride is introduced into a terminal alkyne, CH3CH2-C=CH.

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