Question
What are alkynes?
Solution
Alkynes. Open chain unsaturated hydrocarbons having the general formula CnH2n-2 and containing one triple bond (– C ≡ C –) in their molecules are called alkynes or acetylenes e.g.
Alkynes are further classified as terminal and non-terminal according to as the triple bond is present at the end of the chain or in between the chain.
The hydrogen atom attached to the terminal carbon is known as acetylenic hydrogen and the anion formed by removing acetylenic hydrogen is called acetylide or alky nide ion.
Naming of alkynes:
Alkynes are further classified as terminal and non-terminal according to as the triple bond is present at the end of the chain or in between the chain.
The hydrogen atom attached to the terminal carbon is known as acetylenic hydrogen and the anion formed by removing acetylenic hydrogen is called acetylide or alky nide ion.
Naming of alkynes:
