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Properties and Uses of Unsaturated Hydrocarbons

Question 3 • CT-Chemistry B

Which is a property of alkynes?

Answer
A
Alkynes have a neutral pH.
B
Alkynes tend to be acidic.
C
Alkynes tend to be soluble in water.
D
Alkynes are not combustible

Explanation

Terminal alkynes have a hydrogen bonded to a carbon with a triple bond. That carbon’s sp hybridization makes the hydrogen weakly acidic compared with hydrogens in most other hydrocarbons, so “alkynes tend to be acidic” is the best choice. Alkynes are also combustible and generally do not dissolve well in water.

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