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The simplest alkyne from the following is:

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Ethene
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Ethylene
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Acetylene
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Ethyl
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Solution

The correct option is C Acetylene
The simplest alkyne is ethyne which is also known as acetylene. It has chemical formula C2H2.
Ethene or ethylene is simplest alkene having molecular formula C2H4.
Ethyl is alkyl group derived from ethane with molecular formula C2H5.

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