Which term is a class of molecules that include carbon-carbon triple bonds?

Alkynes

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Hydrocarbons

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Alkenes

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Akanes

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Functional groups

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Solution

The correct option is B Alkynes
An alkyne is a group which contains the triple bond.
Example: $H C \equiv C H$ is an alkyne having name acetylene.
The alkene is the hydrocarbons containing one $C - C$ double bond while alkanes are the hydrocarbons containing the only single bond between carbon atoms.

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