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Alkynes are hydrocarbons that have a triple bond between two carbon atoms, with the formula C < sub > n </ sub > H < sub > 2n-2 </ sub >.

Alkynes are traditionally known as acetylenes, although the name acetylene also refers specifically to C < sub > 2 </ sub > H < sub > 2 </ sub >, known formally as ethyne using IUPAC nomenclature.

Like other hydrocarbons, alkynes are generally hydrophobic but tend to be more reactive.