Chapter 14, Problem 14.40AP

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The mechanism of reduction from $1-\text{alkynes}$ to alkenes and its acidity are to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The compounds that contain carbon and hydrogen atoms are known as hydrocarbon compounds. These compounds originate from plants and animals. These are also known as organic compounds. There are two classes of hydrocarbon compounds which are saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons. Unsaturated hydrocarbon compound are of two types alkenes and alkynes. The alkene contains a double bond between two carbon atoms. The alkynes contain a triple bond between two carbon atoms and follow general formula ${\text{C}}_n{\text{H}}_{\text{2}n-\text{2}}$. For example, $\text{HC}\equiv \text{CH}$. It is the smallest member of the alkynes class of compounds. The name of the alkyne compounds ends with suffix $-yne$.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The reason for complete conversion of $1-\text{alkynes}$ into alkenes when ${\left({\text{NH}}_{\text{4}}\right)}_{\text{2}}{\text{SO}}_{\text{4}}$ is added is to be explained.

Concept introduction:

The compounds that contain carbon and hydrogen atoms are known as hydrocarbon compounds. These compounds originate from plants and animals. These are also known as organic compounds. There are two classes of hydrocarbon compounds which are Saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons. Unsaturated hydrocarbon compound are of two types alkenes and alkynes. The alkene contains a double bond between two carbon atoms. The alkynes contains a triple bond between two carbon atoms and follow general formula ${\text{C}}_n{\text{H}}_{\text{2}n-\text{2}}$. For example, $\text{HC}\equiv \text{CH}$. It is the smallest member of the alkynes class of compounds. The name of the alkyne compounds ends with suffix $-yne$.