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What is the name of this molecule?

What is the name of this molecule?-example-1
User Gavin Wong
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Answer:


\boxed{\mathrm{Butyne}}

Step-by-step explanation:

Alkynes have triple bonds ≡. The molecule has one triple bond.

Suffix ⇒ yne

The molecule has 4 carbon atoms and 6 hydrogen atoms.

Prefix ⇒ But (4 carbons)

The molecule is Butyne.


\mathrm{C_4H_6}

User AntiMatterDynamite
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Answer:


\boxed{Butyne}

Step-by-step explanation:

Triple Bonds => So it is an alkyne

The suffix used will be "-yne"

4 Carbons => The prefix used will be "But-"

Combining the prefix and suffix, we get:

=> Butyne

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