The difference in number of hydrogen atoms in the compounds butane and butyne is _______.

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Solution

The correct option is A
4

Molecular formula of butane and butyne is as follows:

Butyne- $C_{4} H_{6}$

Butane - $C_{4} H_{10}$

Butane has 10 hydrogen atoms and butyne has 6 hydrogen atoms.

So the difference in number of hydrogen atoms = 4

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