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ethyne is more acidic than propyne. why?

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Ethyne has two terminal acidic hydrogen atoms whereas propyne has one terminal acidic hydrogen atom.Moreover, the electron donating methyl group attached to carbon atom on the other side of the triple bond decreases the acidity of alkynyl hydrogen atom.Due to this, ethyne is more acidic than propyne.

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