Ethyne (C₂H₂) is an alkyne with the general formula CₙH₂ₙ₋₂. Homologues in a homologous series differ by a CH₂ group. For ethyne (n=2, C₂H₂), the next homologue is found by setting n=3, which gives C₃H₂(₃)-₂ = C₃H₄ (propyne). This differs from C₂H₂ by one CH₂ group.
The homologue of ethyne is
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 4 2019 · Topic: Hydrocarbons (Alkynes: Preparation, Physical and Chemical Properties)
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