Question

What is the common name of ethyne and propyne?

Answer 1

The formula for ethyne and propyne

• The formula for ethyne is $\mathrm{HC}\equiv \mathrm{CH}$.
• The formula for propyne is ${\mathrm{CH}}_3-\mathrm{C}\equiv \mathrm{CH}$.

Common names of ethyne and propyne

• “In the common system, alkynes are named as derivatives of acetylene. ”
• The common name of ethyne is Acetylene.
• The common name of propyne is Methyl acetylene.