Multiple choice

Which of the following compounds has one carbon-carbon triple bond and two carbon-hydrogen single bonds?

  1. Ethene

  2. Ethyne

  3. Ethane

  4. None of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ethyne (C2H2) features a carbon-carbon triple bond and two carbon-hydrogen single bonds. This is the simplest alkyne.