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An alkyne is a [[hydrocarbon|hydrocarbon]] that contains a triple bond. One or more [[carbon|carbon]] [[atom|atoms]] are joined by the triple bond. The triple bond results in alkynes being more reactive but having lower stability. The most simplest alkyne is [[ethyne|ethyne]] ([[acetylene|acetylene]]). Alkynes have a specfic property which makes them useful in everyday life - they burn readily in air <ref>OXFORD. Chemistry for the Biosciences - The essential Concepts. Tony Bradshaw, Jonathan Crowe and Paul Monk (2006).</ref>. | |||
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An alkyne is a hydrocarbon that contains a triple bond. One or more carbon atoms are joined by the triple bond. The triple bond results in alkynes being more reactive but having lower stability. The most simplest alkyne is ethyne (acetylene). Alkynes have a specfic property which makes them useful in everyday life - they burn readily in air [1].
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- ↑ OXFORD. Chemistry for the Biosciences - The essential Concepts. Tony Bradshaw, Jonathan Crowe and Paul Monk (2006).