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A hydrocarbon with this formula C4H6 is what?

a. indeterminate
b. s unstable
c. is somewhat reactive
d. is chemically inert

User Bkillnest
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Let's check

  • C_4H_6


\\ \rm\Rrightarrow C_4H_(2(4)-2)


\\ \rm\Rrightarrow C_4H_(8-2)


\\ \rm\Rrightarrow C_4H_6

  • It has tripple bond
  • It follows rule C_nH_2n-2
  • Belongs to alkyne group

So

  • It's unstable

Option B

User Engin Kurutepe
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