____ is used in the oxyacetylene flame which is used for the welding of metals.

Methyne

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Ethyne

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Propene

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Ethene

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Solution

The correct option is B Ethyne
Ethyne is used in the oxyacetylene flame which is used for the welding of metals.The industrial name of ethyne is acetylene. Ethyne burns readily in oxygen, releasing enormous amount of heat, hence it can be used in cutting and welding metals.

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