Alkynes
Alkynes: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as Alkynes, Nomenclature of Alkynes, Isomerism in Alkynes, Chain Isomerism in Alkynes, Position Isomerism in Alkynes, Structure of Alkynes, Hybridisation in Alkynes, Bond Order of Carbon-carbon Bond in Alkynes, etc.
Important Questions on Alkynes


The product(s) obtained via hydration of 1-butyne would be:

The number of possible structural and configurational isomers of a bromo compound, formed by the addition of 1 mole of HBr to 2-pentyne respectively, are –

The reagent(s) for the following conversion,
is/are

Give the IUPAC name of the first member of alkyne series.

Why do but-1-yne and but-2-yne exhibit position isomers.


There are two possible structures for butyne (positional isomers) — but-1-yne and but-2-yne.

Compare the solubility of alkynes with respect to that of alkanes and alkenes.


All alkynes are colourless except _____.(acetylene/ethylene)

Which of the following alkyne has characteristic odour?

In presence of , the ethyne is first converted into vinyl acetylene which is the starting material of neoprene.

Thin films of polyacetylene can be used as electrodes in batteries.

The alkyne used in the preparation of chloroprene is _____.

The catalyst used in the polymerization of Alkynes is _____.


What would be the expected product of the reaction of propyne with if the mechanism of this reaction is analogous to that of propene?(Bromoacetone/Bromopropanol)

