Which of the following improperly describes the physical property of an alkyne?
A
Relatively non-polar
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B
Insoluble in alcohols and ethers
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C
less dense than water
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D
Nearly insoluble in water
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Solution
The correct option is B Insoluble in alcohols and ethers Alkynes are almost non-polar hydrocarbons, dissolve in organic solvents lilke alcohols and ethers but almost insoluble in water. So, the correct answer will be option (b).