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Which formula represents propyne?
(1) C3H4 (3) C5H8
(2) C3H6 (4) C5H10

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(1) C3H4 is the correct answer.
Hope this helps~
User Cintu
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Propyne is an alkyne which has the general formula CnH(2n-2)

Prop- sets the value of n to 3.

So the formula is C3H(2*3-2) which is C3H4, therefore the answer is 1.
For general trivia I do believe the structure of it is CH3C triple bonded to CH, although I could be wrong.
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