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Question
Out of Alkane, Alkene & Alkyne, which one is more acidic?
A
Alkane
B
Alkene
C
Alkyne
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D
All have same
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A
Alkane
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B
Alkene
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C
Alkyne
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D
All have same
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Explanation
The terminal C-H bond in an alkyne is more acidic than in alkenes or alkanes because the sp-hybridized carbon has greater s-character, holding the bonding electrons closer and stabilizing the resulting carbanion.
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