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Predict the chemical formula of butyne, having one carbon-carbon triple bond.

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C÷C-C-C 1-2-3-4 (left to right) The ÷ represents the triple bond. C1 is triple bonded to C2, as well as bonded to a H. C2 is triple bonded to C1, as well as bonded to C3. C3 is bonded to 2 H's, as well as C2 and C4. C4 is bonded to C3, as well as 3 H's. (Hope this helps, it's difficult to make a diagram on phone).
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