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When acetylene is passed under pressure over an organo-nickel catalyst at 70°C _ is formed?

Correct answer: D. benzene

  • A. Vinyl acetylene
  • B. Di-vinyl acetylene
  • C. Neoprene
  • D. benzene

Explanation

When acetylene is passed under pressure over an organo-nickel catalyst at 70°C, it undergoes a trimerization reaction where three molecules of acetylene combine to form one molecule of benzene. The organo-nickel catalyst facilitates the cyclization process, allowing this transformation to occur.The other options are incorrect because they do not align with the trimerization reaction described in the question.

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