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What is alkyne? What does alkyne mean?

alkyne is generally defined as a group of hydrocarbons that contain at least one carbon-carbon triple bond in its molecules

alkyne Definition

An alkyne is a type of hydrocarbon that contains at least one carbon-carbon triple bond. Alkynes are unsaturated hydrocarbons, meaning they have fewer hydrogen atoms than the corresponding alkane with the same number of carbon atoms.

Alkynes can have different structures, including linear, branched, or cyclic. They can also have functional groups attached to the carbon chain.

Here are some common examples of alkynes and their chemical formulas:

  • Ethyne (also known as acetylene): C2H2
  • Propyne: C3H4
  • Butyne: C4H6
  • Pent-1-yne: C5H8

Examples Using alkyne in a sentence

  1. The production of acetylene gas involves the reaction of calcium carbide with water.
  2. Ethyne is often used as a fuel in welding torches.
  3. The triple bond in alkynes makes them more reactive than alkenes or alkanes.
  4. The reaction of an alkyne with hydrogen gas in the presence of a catalyst can produce an alkene.
  5. The compound 2-butyne has a linear structure with the triple bond between the second and third carbon atoms.
  6. Alkynes can be converted into aldehydes or ketones through a reaction with water in the presence of a catalyst.
  7. The chemical formula for the cyclic alkyne cyclooctyne is C8H12.
  8. Butadiyne is an alkyne with two triple bonds, one between the first and second carbon atoms and another between the third and fourth carbon atoms.
  9. The compound 3-ethyl-4-methylhex-3-yne contains a triple bond between the third and fourth carbon atoms of the six-carbon chain.
  10. The alkyne functional group is often used in organic synthesis to create more complex molecules.

How much does alkyne score in a game of Scrabble?

Playing alkyne scores 13 points in a game of Scrabble. This assumes no use of double or triple word or letter multipliers, and no wildcards

How many points is alkyne worth in Words With Friends?

If you play the word alkyne in Words With Friends, it scores 14 points. Playing on a triple word score, this would be 42 points.

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