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Question
How many distinct internal alkynes exist with a molecular formula of C6H10?
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
C6H10 is an alkyne. The internal alkynes (triple bond not at the end) are: 2-hexyne (CH3-C≡C-CH2-CH2-CH3), 3-hexyne (CH3-CH2-C≡C-CH2-CH3), and 4-methyl-2-pentyne (CH3-C≡C-CH(CH3)-CH3). There are 3 internal alkynes.
Hint
What are the internal alkyne isomers of C6H10?