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What are alkynes? How are they different from alkanes?

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What are alkynes? How are they different from alkanes?

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What are alkynes? How are they different from alkanes?

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Alkynes are hydrocarbons which contain at least one triple bond between carbon atoms.

The general formula of alkyne is \(\mathrm{C}_{\mathrm{n}} \mathrm{H}_{2 \mathrm{n}-2}\).

For example:  Ethyne :

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