NY Chemistry Exam Regents Jan 2023
Which statement describes the bonding in an alkyne molecule?
(1) There is at least one carbon-to-carbon double bond.
(2) There is at least one carbon-to-carbon triple bond.
(3) There is at least one carbon-to-oxygen single bond.
(4) There is at least one carbon-to-oxygen double bond.
Solution:
Table Q on the Reference Table shows alkynes, which are hydrocarbon molecules with a carbon to carbon triple bond. Choice 2 is correct.