Ethyne: It is the first member of the alkyne series. It has a molecular formula of C2H2 and structural formulae of HC = CH.
Ethyne is prepared laboratorily by the action of cold water on calcium carbide.
CaC2(s) + 2H2O(L) → C2H2(g) + Ca(OH)2(aq)
Ethyne: It is the first member of the alkyne series. It has a molecular formula of C2H2 and structural formulae of HC = CH.
Ethyne is prepared laboratorily by the action of cold water on calcium carbide.
CaC2(s) + 2H2O(L) → C2H2(g) + Ca(OH)2(aq)