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What is the general formula for alkynes?
Which prefix is used in the IUPAC nomenclature for naming alkynes?
Alkynes are generally soluble in which type of solvent?
What happens to the boiling points of alkynes as their molecular weight increases?
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Which method is NOT used for synthesizing alkynes?
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What type of reaction do alkynes undergo with bromine or chlorine?
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Which field is NOT a common application of alkynes?
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In the IUPAC nomenclature of alkynes, from where are substituents numbered?
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Study Notes
Alkynes
Definition
- Alkynes are a type of unsaturated hydrocarbon containing one or more carbon-carbon triple bonds
- General formula: CnH2n-2
Physical Properties
- Physical state: Alkynes can be gases, liquids, or solids, depending on the number of carbon atoms
- Boiling point: Increases with increasing molecular weight
- Solubility: Alkynes are generally insoluble in water, but soluble in organic solvents
Nomenclature
- IUPAC rules:
- Parent chain: longest continuous chain containing the triple bond
- Prefix: alkyne (e.g., ethyne, propyne)
- Suffix: -yne (e.g., ethyne, propyne)
- Substituents: numbered from the triple bond
Synthesis
- Alkynes can be synthesized through various methods, including:
- Dehydrohalogenation of alkyl halides
- Alkylation of alkynyl anions
- Coupling reactions
- Elimination reactions
Reactions
- Alkynes undergo various reactions, including:
- Hydrogenation: addition of hydrogen to form an alkene or alkane
- Electrophilic addition: reaction with electrophiles (e.g., bromine, chlorine)
- Oxidation: reaction with oxidizing agents (e.g., potassium permanganate)
- Alkyne metathesis: reaction with metal catalysts to form a new alkyne
Importance
- Alkynes have various applications in:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Agrochemicals
- Materials science
- Natural products (e.g., vitamin A)
Alkynes
Definition and Formula
- Alkynes are unsaturated hydrocarbons with one or more carbon-carbon triple bonds
- General formula: CnH2n-2
Physical Properties
- Physical state: gases, liquids, or solids, depending on the number of carbon atoms
- Boiling point: increases with increasing molecular weight
- Solubility: insoluble in water, but soluble in organic solvents
Nomenclature
- IUPAC rules for naming alkynes:
- Parent chain: longest continuous chain with the triple bond
- Prefix: alkyne (e.g., ethyne, propyne)
- Suffix: -yne (e.g., ethyne, propyne)
- Substituents: numbered from the triple bond
Synthesis Methods
- Dehydrohalogenation of alkyl halides
- Alkylation of alkynyl anions
- Coupling reactions
- Elimination reactions
Reactions of Alkynes
- Hydrogenation: addition of hydrogen to form an alkene or alkane
- Electrophilic addition: reaction with electrophiles (e.g., bromine, chlorine)
- Oxidation: reaction with oxidizing agents (e.g., potassium permanganate)
- Alkyne metathesis: reaction with metal catalysts to form a new alkyne
Importance and Applications
- Pharmaceuticals
- Agrochemicals
- Materials science
- Natural products (e.g., vitamin A)
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Learn about alkynes, a type of unsaturated hydrocarbon, including their physical properties, solubility, and IUPAC nomenclature rules.
