Structural formula of ethyne is-

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Solution

The correct option is A

Explanation:
The IUPAC name Ethyne consist:
Root word Primary Suffix
Eth yne
The root word ‘Eth’ represent 2 carbon atoms and the primary suffix ‘yne’ represents a triple bond between two carbon atoms.
Hence in this given compound, there are 2 carbon atoms that are bonded with each other via a triple bond and also have 2 hydrogen atoms attached to each carbon atom.

Hence, option (A) is correct.

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H - C \equiv C - H

(b)

H_{3} - C \equiv C - H

(c)

(d)

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