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What is the degree (index or element) of unsaturation for an alkyne?

A

One

B

Three

C

Two

D

Zero

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C
Their general formula is `C-nH_(2n-2)`. As they have 4 H's less than the corresponding alkane, the degree of unsaturation is two.
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