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Alkynes are ________________ in water and the melting point ________________ with increase in molar mass.
(a) soluble, decrease
(b) insoluble, increase
(c) insoluble, decrease
(d) soluble, increase
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Editor Staff answered 1 year ago
The correct option is (b) insoluble, increase
For explanation: Alkynes are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like ethers, carbon tetrachloride and Benzene. The melting point, boiling point and density of alkynes increase with the increase in the molar mass.
