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8.2.3 Naming Alkynes
Alkynes: Alkynes contain a carbon-carbon triple bond. This is shown in their name by the ending "-yne". In simple words: Alkynes are hydrocarbons with a triple bond, and their names end in "-yne".
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8.2.3 Naming Alkynes
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Alkynes: Alkynes contain a carbon-carbon triple bond. This is shown in their name by the ending "-yne". In simple words: Alkynes are hydrocarbons with a triple bond, and their names end in "-yne". ---
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Alkynes: Alkynes contain a carbon-carbon triple bond. This is shown in their name by the ending "-yne". In simple words: Alkynes are hydrocarbons with a triple bond, and their names end in "-yne". ---
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- Alkynes: Alkynes contain a carbon-carbon triple bond. This is shown in their name by the ending "-yne". **In
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- Alkynes: Alkynes contain a carbon-carbon triple bond. This is shown in their name by the ending "-yne". **In
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Alkynes: Alkynes contain a carbon-carbon triple bond. This is shown in their name by the ending "-yne". **In
Alkynes: Alkynes contain a carbon-carbon triple bond. This is shown in their name by the ending "-yne". In simple words: Alkynes are hydrocarbon
- Definition
- Alkynes: Alkynes contain a carbon-carbon triple bond. This is shown in their name by the ending "-yne". In simple words: Alkynes are hydrocarbon
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