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Problem 10 - Entrance Test

Which of the following compounds will react with ammoniacal cuprous chloride solution?

Correct: C

Ammoniacal cuprous chloride solution is a test for terminal alkynes (alkynes with a triple bond at the end of the chain, having an acidic hydrogen). Ethyne (acetylene) is a terminal alkyne and will form a red precipitate of cuprous acetylide. Other options are an alkane, an alkene, and another alkane, none of which react with this reagent.