Question

) Ethyne is acidic in nature. Give suitable example.
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Answer 1

Explanation:

In ethyne,the Carbon atoms are in sp hybridization state with 50% s- character. As the s-charater increases , electronegativity of carbon atom increases. In this way Carbon atom i strongly attracts bond pair electrons of C-----H bond towards itself and ultimately H+

ions can be easily donated.Hence,ethyne acts as acid.Where as in ethene carbon atom exbhit SP2 hybridization