Hydrocarbon which gives oxyacetylene flame is:

ethane

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ethene

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ethyne

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ethanal

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Solution

The correct option is D ethyne
When Ethyne is burnt in air produces oxyacetylene with a sooty flame. This happens when it is oxidized under limited oxygen conditions.
oxyacetylene flame is used for welding purposes.
Ethene oxidation gives aldehydes. So Ethyne gives oxyacetylene flame.

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