Alkyne

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/alkyne

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the general formula?CnH2n-2 for alkynes with one triple bond
2. What is the hybridization of triple bond carbons?sp hybridization, resulting in a linear geometry
3. What is an alkyne and why is it called a "speedy molecule"?Alkynes are hydrocarbons that contain at least one carbon‑carbon triple bond. The triple bond is very strong and makes alkynes react quickly, so they’re often called “speedy.”
4. How do alkynes react with other chemicals like hydrogen or halogens?Alkynes can add hydrogen, halogens, or water across their triple bond. This turns them into alkenes, alkanes, or other useful compounds through addition reactions.

Unsaturated Hydrocarbon: A hydrocarbon containing at least one double or triple bond between carbon atoms.
Electrophilic Addition: A reaction where an electrophile adds to a pi bond, typically in alkenes and alkynes.
Acetylide Anion: The conjugate base of a terminal alkyne, formed by deprotonation, acting as a strong nucleophile.
Markovnikov's Rule: A rule predicting the regiochemistry of electrophilic addition to unsymmetrical alkenes and alkynes.