alkyne
Hydrocarbon with triple
An alkyne is a hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon-carbon triple bond.
The simplest is acetylene, used in welding torches.
Alkynes are more reactive than alkanes (single bonds) or alkenes (double bonds), making them useful in organic synthesis: The chemist added an alkyne to build the carbon chain.
Three electron pairs shared
- linearArranged in straight succession
- unsaturatedNot fully saturated
- covalentSharing electrons between atoms
- valenceCombining power measure
electrons · bond strength · terminal · internal · 180 degrees
Bonding hydrogen to compounds
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- polymerizationMonomers bonding into chains
- nucleophileElectron-pair donating species
- electrophileElectron-pair acceptor species
catalyst · mechanism · Markovnikov · anti-Markovnikov · reduction · oxidation · combustion
Bonded atoms in organic molecules
- molecular formulaNotation showing atomic composition
- isomerismSame formula, different arrangements
- nomenclatureSystem of specialized terms
- organic compoundCarbon-bonded chemical substance
Heat-fusing metal pieces
- oxyacetyleneCombustible gas mixture for torches
- cutting torchFlame tool that severs metal
- pharmaceuticalsManufactured therapeutic substances
- polymersLarge chain-like molecules
fuel · carbide lamp · industrial chemistry · natural products · material science
Act of removing entirely
- coupling reactionForming bonds between molecules
- strong baseCompletely ionizing hydroxide donor
triple bond
Three electron pairs shared
- linearArranged in straight succession
- unsaturatedNot fully saturated
- covalentSharing electrons between atoms
valence · electrons · bond strength · terminal · internal · 180 degrees
hydrogenation
Bonding hydrogen to compounds
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- polymerizationMonomers bonding into chains
- nucleophileElectron-pair donating species
electrophile · catalyst · mechanism · Markovnikov · anti-Markovnikov · reduction · oxidation · combustion
carbon chain
Bonded atoms in organic molecules
- molecular formulaNotation showing atomic composition
- isomerismSame formula, different arrangements
- nomenclatureSystem of specialized terms
welding
Heat-fusing metal pieces
- oxyacetyleneCombustible gas mixture for torches
- cutting torchFlame tool that severs metal
- pharmaceuticalsManufactured therapeutic substances
polymers · fuel · carbide lamp · industrial chemistry · natural products · material science
elimination
Act of removing entirely
- coupling reactionForming bonds between molecules
- strong baseCompletely ionizing hydroxide donor