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Alkynes
Chemistry · Chapter 23 · Organic Chemistry (Units 8-9: Basic Principles and Techniques, Hydrocarbons)
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- Nomenclature and structure of the triple bond (ethyne)
- Preparation: ethyne from calcium carbide and natural gas; dehydrohalogenation; Kolbe's method; physical properties
- Acidic character of terminal alkynes and formation of acetylides
- Addition of hydrogen, halogens, hydrogen halides and water; oxidation and ozonolysis; polymerisation; uses
- Distinguishing tests between alkanes, alkenes and alkynes