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Assertion (A): Propyne is less acidic than ethyne
Reason (R): Stability of
Reason (R): Stability of
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Correct option: A
Both (A) and (R) correct, (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Option A is correct because propyne is indeed less acidic than ethyne due to the electron-donating methyl group, which destabilizes the conjugate base. The stability of the acetylide ion is the direct reason for the difference in acidity.
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