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What does the reaction of vinyl acetylene with HCl produce?

Correct answer: D. Chloroprene

  • A. Polyvinyl polymer
  • B. Polyvinyl Acetylene
  • C. Neoprene
  • D. Chloroprene

Explanation

When vinyl acetylene (also known as 1-butyne) reacts with HCl (hydrochloric acid), it undergoes a chemical reaction known as an addition reaction, resulting in the formation of chloroprene (2-chloro-1,3-butadiene). The reaction can be represented as follows: CH2=CH-C≡CH + HCl → CH2=CH-CCl=CH2 (Chloroprene)

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