Explore topic-wise MCQs in Chemistry.

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1.

When ethyne is subjected to ozonolysis of, what is the end product?

A. formic acid
B. acetic acid
C. oxalic acid
D. glucose
Answer» B. acetic acid
2.

At which temperature, does cyclic polymerization of an alkyne occur?

A. 871 Kelvin
B. 872 Kelvin
C. 873 Kelvin
D. 874 Kelvin
Answer» D. 874 Kelvin
3.

Ethyne on oxidation with alcoholic KMnO4 forms ________________

A. hydrochloric acid
B. oxalic acid
C. acetic acid
D. formic acid
Answer» C. acetic acid
4.

Do alkynes react with arsenic trichloride?

A. Yes
B. No
C. Cannot say
D. Maybe
Answer» B. No
5.

Alkynes show ________________ reactions.

A. neither electrophilic nor nucleophilic addition
B. nucleophilic addition only
C. electrophilic only
D. both electrophilic and nucleophilic addition
Answer» E.
6.

Alkynes are ________________ in water and the melting point ________________ with increase in molar mass.

A. soluble, decrease
B. insoluble, increase
C. insoluble, decrease
D. soluble, increase
Answer» C. insoluble, decrease
7.

All alkynes are odourless gases.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
8.

Alkynes can be prepared from calcium carbide.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
9.

Are alkynes more reactive than alkenes?

A. Yes
B. No
C. Cannot say
D. Maybe
Answer» C. Cannot say
10.

What is a general formula of alkynes?

A. C<sub>n</sub>H<sub>2n-2</sub>
B. C<sub>n</sub>H<sub>n-2</sub>
C. C<sub>n</sub>H<sub>2n</sub>
D. C<sub>n</sub>H<sub>2n+2</sub>
Answer» B. C<sub>n</sub>H<sub>n-2</sub>