The formula of acetylene(ethyne) is:

${CH}_{3} - {CH}_{3}$

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${CH}_{2} = {CH}_{2}$

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$CH \equiv CH$

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${CH}_{4} - {CH}_{4}$

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Solution

The correct option is C
$CH \equiv CH$

The explanation for the correct options
(C) $CH \equiv CH$ : Formula of acetylene is $CH \equiv CH$ ( $C_{2} H_{2}$ ) which is commonly called ethyne.
Hence, the correct answer is option (c).

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The formula of acetylene(ethyne) is:

The correct option is C CH≡CHThe explanation for the correct options(C) CH≡CH : Formula of acetylene is CH≡CH (C2H2) which is commonly called ethyne.Hence, the correct answer is option (c).

The correct option is C
$CH \equiv CH$

The explanation for the correct options
(C) $CH \equiv CH$ : Formula of acetylene is $CH \equiv CH$ ( $C_{2} H_{2}$ ) which is commonly called ethyne.
Hence, the correct answer is option (c).