Which reaction of these potential acids and bases does not occur to any appreciable degree due to an unfavorable equilibrium? A)NaNH₂ + CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₃ B)CH₃CH₂CO₂Na+ HI C)CH₃Li in hexane + ethyne D)NaH + methanol E)Two of these choices will not occur.

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The reaction involves the formation of a polymeric chain of sulfur atoms which is energetically unfavorable, resulting in negligible equilibrium concentrations of products.

Answer: C
 Both reactants are non-acidic and non-basic, so there is no acid-base reaction that can occur between them.

Therefore, the answer is E since A and C are the choices that do not occur to any appreciable degree due to unfavorable equilibrium.

Which Reaction of These Potential Acids and Bases Does Not