noun
- Plural of ethyne; alkynes with the general formula CₙH₂ₙ₋₂, characterized by a triple bond between two carbon atoms.
Usage: chemistry; Also called alkynes in general chemistry contexts; ethyne is the IUPAC name for acetylene.
Examples
- Ethynes are unsaturated hydrocarbons used in welding and cutting applications.
- The simplest ethyne is acetylene, which has the formula C₂H₂.
- Ethynes undergo addition reactions due to their triple carbon-carbon bonds.
- In organic chemistry, students learn to identify and name various ethynes.
- Ethynes are more reactive than alkenes because of their higher degree of unsaturation.