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CHM 102 Alkynes: Structure, Bonding, and Nomenclature Objective Question

Question

Which of the following is a terminal alkyne?
Options
A 2-Butyne
B 1-Butyne
Correct Answer
C 3-Hexyne
D 2-Pentyne
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A terminal alkyne has the triple bond at the end of the carbon chain with a hydrogen directly bonded to a triply bonded carbon (RC≡CH). 1-Butyne is an example.

Hint

'Terminal' means at the end; the triple bond is between C1 and C2.

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