Which of the following compounds does not contain a multiple bond?
A
Ethane
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B
Ethene
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C
Ethyne
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D
Benzene
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Solution
The correct option is B Ethane Always suffix ene contains double bond between carbon atoms in case of yne it contains triple bond between carbon atoms where as in case of ane it contains single bond between carbon atoms. Hence option A has suffix ane and the correct answer.