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Question:

Which of the following reagents will be able to distinguish between 1-butyne and 2-butyne?

O2

Br2

HCl

NaNH2

Solution:

Br2 and NaNH2 will be able to distinguish between 1-butyne and 2-butyne as different products are obtained. HCl and O2 will not be able to distinguish between 1-butyne and 2-butyne as same products are obtained. Hence, the correct options are C and D