Chemistrymedium · Past Paper
Which of the following is the first member of the Alkyne series?
AMethane
BEthyne
CEthene
DPropyne
✓ Correct Answer: B — Ethyne
The simplest alkyne must have at least two carbons to form a triple bond; this is ethyne (acetylene).
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