The melting and boiling points of alkynes are slightly lower than those of corresponding alkanes and alkenes.

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The correct option is B False
The melting and boiling points of alkynes are slightly higher than those of corresponding alkanes and alkenes. This is because alkynes, being linear, are more closely packed in space than alkanes and alkenes.

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