Alkyne functional group
Alkyne functional group (C≡C): structure, IUPAC naming (suffix -yne) and the reactions it takes part in.
Overview
The Alkyne functional group has the general structure C≡C. This page covers how it is written, how it is named and which reactions it takes part in.
Structure and naming
- Generic structure: C≡C
- IUPAC suffix: -yne
- IUPAC prefix: alkynyl-
- Example: Ethyne