Alkynes
Alkynes, sometimes referred to as acetylenes, are unsaturated hydrocarbons that contain a carbon to carbon triple bond. The two pi bonds in the carbon to carbon triple bond reduce the total number of possible hydrogens that can be attached to the alkyne. Thus, the generic formula for an alkyne is CnH2n-2. The name alkyne (with suffix ~yne) implies that a carbon to carbon triple bond will be found within the organic molecule.
Alkynes are generally very reactive and used as a starting substance in many organic synthesis reactions. The simplest of all alkynes is possibly the most important one. Ethyne (properly named) is more commonly referred to as acetylene and has the formula C2H2. It has a myriad of possible uses including the production of acrylic polymers and as a fuel source for the cutting and welding of iron.
Alkynes are generally very reactive and used as a starting substance in many organic synthesis reactions. The simplest of all alkynes is possibly the most important one. Ethyne (properly named) is more commonly referred to as acetylene and has the formula C2H2. It has a myriad of possible uses including the production of acrylic polymers and as a fuel source for the cutting and welding of iron.
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