Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2014 2014Moderate

When acetylene is passed through hot iron tube at 400 oC, it gives:

Correct answer: A. Benzene

  • A. Benzene
  • B. Toluene
  • C. O-Xylene
  • D. Metaxylene

Explanation

Acetylene on passing through a red hot iron tube undergoes cyclic polymerization. Three of the acetylene molecules polymerise to form benzene.

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