Question

Predict the chemical formula of butyne, having one carbon-carbon triple bond.

Answer 1

If you have a triple bond, you're basically removing 4 protons.

Answer 2

Most saturated organic compounds follow the formula: \(\sf \color{red}{C_n+H_{2n+2}}\) for an alkane.

Answer 3

Since it's asking for butyne, it will follow the formula \[C _{n}H _{2n-2}\]. The prefix "but-" means it has three carbon atoms and the suffix "-yne" means it has at least one carbon-carbon triple bond. So the equation will be \[C _{4}H _{2}\].