Question

Acetylene is an unsaturated hydrocarbon. Write down its cause on the basis of its structural formula. Write down two uses of ether.​

Answer 1

acetylene is unsaturated because its two carbon atoms are bonded together in a triple bond. The carbon–carbon triple bond places all four atoms in the same straight line, with CCH bond angles of 180°

Answer 2

Acetylene is C₂H₂, It has a triple bond. So it is unsaturated.

• Acetylene has two CH connected by a triple bond.
• Compounds with triple or double bonds are called unsaturated compounds.
• It is a colorless gas.
• Acetylene is also called ethylene.
• Uses
• It is used for welding and cutting
• Acetylene helps fruit ripen
• Used as a food preservative.

• Used to synthesize acetic acid