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Published on: August 14, 2026
Which of the following is used to distinguish ethylene and acetylene
A
Alkaline 
B
Bromine water
C
Ammoniacal cuprous chloride
D
Conc. 
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Acetylene reacts with ammonical cuprous chloride to give brown ppt where as ethylene does not give this reaction.
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