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Which is the correct name for the substance shown

in the diagram?
HH
H-C=C-H

ethanol
ethyne
ethane
ethene

Which is the correct name for the substance shown in the diagram? HH H-C=C-H ethanol-example-1
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Answer: 4

Step-by-step explanation:

There is a double covalent bond between the carbon atoms of the hydrocarbon, so the ending must be 'ene'.

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