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An unknown compound A has a molecular formula 
When A is treated with an excess of 
a new substance B with formula 
is formed. A forms a white precipitate with ammoniacal silver nitrate solution. A may be
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Since the molecule takes 2 moles of 
. Therefore it is alkyne. Also it gives white ppt with Tollen’s reagent therefore acidic H is present. Hence it is 1-Butyne.
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