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How many distinct terminal alkynes exist with a molecular formula of C5H8?

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1
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Solution

The correct option is B 2


The given 3 alkyne isomers of C5H8 are possible out of which 2 are terminal alkynes i.e. containing triple bond at the terminal carbon atom.

The 2 terminal alkynes with molecular formula C5H8 are :-

  1. pent-1-yne
  2. 3-methyl but-1-yne

Thus, option B is correct.


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