Question

Identify the incorrect statement / statements

(i) Alkynes are more reactive than alkenes towards electrophilic addition reaction

(ii) Alkynes are less reactive than alkenes towards electrophilic addition reaction

(iii) Alkynes decolourise Br2 water

(iv) Addition of HBr to alkynes in presence of peroxide proceeds via Markownikoff’s rule

• A. (i) & (ii)
• B. (ii) & (iii)
• C. (i) & (iv)
• D. (ii) & (iv)

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

(i) & (iv)

Answer 2

Conceptual