Chemistry - Organic Chemistry - Hydrocarbons - Alkynes - structure and reactions - Alkyne Reactions Overview
4-step guide to alkyne chemistry. Step 1: 'STRUCTURE: C≡C = 1σ + 2π bonds. sp hybridized, linear geometry, bond angle 180°. Shortest and strongest C-C bond. General formula: CₙH₂ₙ₋₂. Naming: -yne suffix (ethyne, propyne, but-1-yne).' Step 2: 'ADDITION REACTIONS (×2): Alkynes can add reagents TWICE.