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Alkynes - Physical Properties of Alkynes

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Maharashtra State Board: Class 12

Key Points: Physical Properties of Alkynes

Odour: Alkynes are generally odourless, but acetylene smells of garlic due to phosphine impurity

Boiling and melting points: Slightly higher than those of corresponding alkenes and alkanes with similar carbon atoms

Order BP/MP Comparison
BP of alkynes Hex-1-yne > Pent-1-yne > But-1-yne > Propyne > Ethyne
MP of alkynes Ethyne > Pent-1-yne > Propyne > But-1-yne > Hex-1-yne
 

Reason for higher BP: Linear structure around the triple bond allows electrons to come closer together, resulting in greater London forces

Solubility: Alkynes are soluble in organic solvents like benzene, CCl₄, and ether

Density: Increases with increase in molecular size

Non-polar molecules → insoluble in water

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