Question

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What is the product formed when ethyne (C,H,) is heated with Ag powder ?
(a) Chloroform (b) Acetaldehyde (c) Acetone (d) Acetic Acid
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Answer 1

Answer:

Chloroform is formed , answer a is correct.

Explanation:

when iodoform is heated with silver powder , both react to give acetylene or ethyne and silver is reducing agent that reduces the chloroform into ethyne.