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The general formula of alkynes is_________.


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Alkynes

  • Alkynes are unsaturated hydrocarbons.
  • They contain at least one triple bond between two carbon atoms.

The general formula of alkynes

  • The general formula of alkynes is CnH2n–2.
  • Here, n is the number of carbon atoms in the molecule.
  • For example, ethyne contains two carbon atoms. So, the formula of ethyne is C2H2.

Hence, the general formula of alkynes is CnH2n–2.


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