NEET Chemistry · Hydrocarbons

Ethyne (C2H2): structure and reactions

Study its functional group, hybridisation, geometry, NCERT chemistry, and high-yield conversions.

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Structure of Ethyne

Functional group
Alkyne
Chapter
Hydrocarbons
Hybridisation
Both carbon atoms are sp hybridised
Geometry
Linear with a 180 degree bond angle

NCERT core

The triple bond contains one sigma and two pi bonds. Terminal alkynes have an acidic hydrogen.

NEET exam focus

For NEET, learn the NCERT statement, reagent, condition, reaction type, and direct product associated with Ethyne.

Reactions involving Ethyne

EthyneC2H2
H2O, HgSO4 / H2SO4
Ethanal

Addition followed by tautomerisation · Warm

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