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What is a general formula of alkynes?(a) CnH2n-2(b) CnHn-2(c) CnH2n(d) CnH2n+2This question was addressed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.This intriguing question originated from Hydrocarbons in division Hydrocarbons of Chemistry – Class 11

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The correct answer is (a) CnH2n-2

The explanation: Alkynes are UNSATURATED hydrocarbons with the general FORMULA of CnH2n-2. Few examples are ethyne (PUT n = 2 in the general formula) C2H2, propyne (put n = 3 in the general formula) C3H4, butyne (put n = 4 in the general formula) C4H6 etc.



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