Question

What is alkynes?

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Answer 1

Explanation:

Alkynes are acyclic (branched or unbranched) aliphatic hydrocarbons having one carbon-to-carbon triple bond and, thus, the general molecular formula CnH2n-2 [18]. Following the trend, triple bonds are shorter and stronger than double bonds.

Answer 2

An alkyne is an unsaturated hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon—carbon triple bond. The simplest acyclic alkynes with only one triple bond and no other functional groups form a homologous series with the general chemical formula CₙH₂ₙ−2.

Higher classifications: Unsaturated hydrocarbon.