Suggest a reason why the dibromoalkane shown below does not form an alkyne when it is added to potassium hydroxide solution.
Η Η Η Η Η
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H-C-C-C-C-C-H
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HBr HBr H

the enthalpy of formation of water is given as -285.8kj/mol, which states that the enthalpy of formation is negative.

negative enthalpy of formation indicates that the heat is released during the reaction process. the heat is released from reaction to the surroundings the enthalpy is expressed with a negative sign with the energy given out in the reaction process.

the formation of water takes place by giving out heat which is -285.8 kj/mol.

the answer is option a.