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The general formula of alkynes is:
  1. CnH2n+2
  2. CnH2n
  3. CnH2n2
  4. CnHn

A
CnH2n
B
CnH2n2
C
CnH2n+2
D
CnHn
Solution
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Alkynes are hydrocarbons having a triple bond between the carbon atoms and their general formula is CnH2n2.

For ethyne (first member), molecular formula will be C2H2

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