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Ethyne and Ethane can be separated from a mixture by passing it through

Correct answer: D. Ammoniacal Cu2Cl2

  • A. Pyrogallol
  • B. Charcoal powder
  • C. Concentrated H2SO4
  • D. Ammoniacal Cu2Cl2

Explanation

When alkynes react with ammoniacal Cu2Cl2, alkynides are formed which aid in the separation process. In this case, ethyne forms a precipitate of copper(II) ethyne, allowing it to be filtered out and separated from ethane. The other options are incorrect because they either do not facilitate the separation of ethyne and ethane or react with both compounds, making them unsuitable for this purpose.

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