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| __________ are hydrocarbons that contain carbon-carbon triple bonds. |
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| Alkynes are also called __________ because they are derivatives of __________, the simplest alkene. |
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1) Acetylenes
2) Acetylene |
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| Alkynes typically undergo most of the same reactions as __________, especially the __________ and __________. |
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1) Alkenes
2) Additions
3) Oxidations |
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A triple bond gives an alkyne __________ fewer hydrogens than the corresponding alkane.
The molecular formula is like that of a molecule with __________ double bonds: __________.
Therefore, the triple bond contributes __________ elements of unsaturation. |
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1) Four
2) Two
3) CnH2n-2
4) Two |
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| Alkynes are not as common in nature as __________, but some plants do use them to protect themselves against disease or predators. |
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| The alkyne functional group is often uncommon in drugs, but __________ is used as an analgesic, and __________ __________ (a synthetic female hormone) is a common ingredient in birth control pills. __________ __________ is an antibacterial compound that is being tested as an antitumor agent. |
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1) Parsalmide
2) Ethynyl estradiol
3) Dynemicin A |
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