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JAMB Chemistry 2014 Question 43

Question 43

Hydrocarbons

Due to the unstable nature of ethyne, it is stored by dissolving in

  1. A.ethane-1,2-diol.
  2. B.propanol.
  3. C.ethanoic acid.
  4. D.propanone.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (propanone.)

Explanation

Ethyne can explode under pressure, so cylinders hold it dissolved in propanone (acetone).