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Taking approximate values of propyne 25, water 15.7, ethanol 16 and ammonia 35, which base converts propyne almost completely into its anion?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Answer: C

A base deprotonates an acid essentially completely only if the conjugate acid of the base is much weaker than the acid. ( 35) is far weaker than propyne (25), so amide does the job. Hydroxide, ethoxide and carbonate all have conjugate acids that are stronger than propyne.
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