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Why do alkynes readily undergo addition reactions?
Why do alkynes readily undergo addition reactions?
Why are the reactions of alkynes usually exothermic?
Why are the reactions of alkynes usually exothermic?
How many pi bonds do alkynes have?
How many pi bonds do alkynes have?
Why should we consider the possibility of double addition when a reagent adds across the triple bond of an alkyne?
Why should we consider the possibility of double addition when a reagent adds across the triple bond of an alkyne?
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Under what conditions might a reaction across the triple bond of an alkyne stop after a single addition?
Under what conditions might a reaction across the triple bond of an alkyne stop after a single addition?
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Alkynes have a higher bond energy than alkenes.
Alkynes have a higher bond energy than alkenes.
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Pi bonds in alkynes are electron-poor.
Pi bonds in alkynes are electron-poor.
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Alkynes can only have one molecule add across the triple bond.
Alkynes can only have one molecule add across the triple bond.
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Reactions across the triple bond of an alkyne never result in double addition.
Reactions across the triple bond of an alkyne never result in double addition.
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Sigma bonds are generally weaker than pi bonds in alkynes.
Sigma bonds are generally weaker than pi bonds in alkynes.
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