Which Reagent or Test Could Be Used to Distinguish Between

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which reagent or test could be used to distinguish between 3-pentyne and 1-pentyne?

• A) Br₂/CCl₄
• B) IR examination
• C) Concd.H₂SO₄
• D) KMnO₄,OH^-
• E) None of these

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