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alkyne is optically-active.What is its structure?

alkyne is optically-active.What is its structure?

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Anjali Ahuja
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9 years ago
Hi Student
Alkyne is an unsaturated hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon—carbon triple bond between two carbon atoms. They are optically active. Theirgeneral chemical formula CnH2n-2
Their basic structure is R-C\equiv C-R'. R can also be a hydrogen atom.
Some of the examples of alkynes are as:
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