Question

Give the names of the first four members of the homologous series of alkynes.

Answer 1

The first four members of the alkyne series are:

1. Ethyne (C₂H₂)
2. Propyne (C₃H₄)
3. Butyne [1-Butyne and 2-Butyne] (C₄H₆)
4. Pentyne [1-Pentyne and 2-Pentyne] (C₅H₈)