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Chapter 7.1: Structure of Alkynes
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Total cards: 4•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
What orbitals make up a triple bond?
Back (Answer)
• A triple bond is described in terms of the overlap of sp hybrid orbitals of adjacent carbon atoms to form a sigma bond, the overlap of parallel 2p orbitals to form one pi bond, and the overlap of another pair of parallel 2p orbitals to form a second pi bond
#2
Front (Question)
What is an unsaturated hydrocarbon that contains one or more carbon-carbon triple bonds?
Back (Answer)
alkyne
#3
Front (Question)
Compare the strength of pi bonds between alkynes and alkenes
Back (Answer)
• A pi bond in an alkyne is weaker than a pi bond in an alkene
#4
Front (Question)
Define alkyne
Back (Answer)
an unsaturated hydrocarbon that contains one or more carbon-carbon triple bonds