Cuprous chloride test for terminal alkynes

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Formation of red precipitate:

$$R-C \equiv C-H + Cu_2Cl_2 + NH_4OH \rightarrow R-C \equiv C-Cu \downarrow$$

Distinguishes terminal alkynes from non-terminal.

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