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A compound is treated with NaNH2 to give sodium salt. Identify the compound.

1. C2H2
2. C6H6
3. C2H6
4. C2H4

Correct answer: C2H2

Solution

Sodium amide (NaNH2) reacts with acidic hydrogen atoms. Among the options, only acetylene (C2H2) has acidic hydrogen atoms due to the sp-hybridized carbon atoms in the triple bond.

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