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Question : In its reactions with silver nitrate, C2H2 shows

Option 1: Oxidising property 

Option 2: Reducing property 

Option 3: Basic Property 

Option 4: Acidic Property


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Correct Answer: Acidic Property


Solution : The correct option is Acidic Property.

Because of the existence of hydrogen atoms that may be ionised as protons (H+), acetylene (C2H2) shows acidic properties in its interactions with silver nitrate (AgNO3). The following reactions can occur when acetylene interacts with silver nitrate: C 2 H 2 + 2AgNO 3 + 2NH 3 → Ag-C≡C-Ag + 2NH 4 NO 3 . Acetylene (C2H2) combines with silver nitrate (AgNO3) and ammonia (NH3) to generate the white precipitate of silver acetylide (Ag-C≡C-Ag) in this reaction, while ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) stays dissolved in the solution. Because hydrogen atoms in acetylene may ionise to generate protons (H+), the solution becomes acidic due to the presence of H+ ions. Because of this, acetylene is classified as an acidic chemical in its interactions with specific compounds such as silver nitrate.

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