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What is Alkynes?
A molecule that contains at least one triple bond between carbon atoms
Why are Alkynes classified as unsaturated compounds?
The molecules don’t contain the maximum number of hydrogen atoms possible
What is the formula for Alkynes?
Cn H2n-2 (if only one triple bond)
What is the standard name for Alkynes?
Root-#-yne (if no branching) where # corresponds to the carbon number of the triple bond