Question

if alkanes are called "paraffins" and alkenes olefins then what alkynes are called?????




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Answer 1

Answer:

acetylenes

Explanation:

Alkynes are traditionally known as acetylenes, although the name acetylene also refers specifically to C2H2, known formally as ethyne using IUPAC nomenclature. Like other hydrocarbons, alkynes are generally hydrophobic but tend to be more reactive.