do ALKYNES give all tests which ALKENES exhibit?

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what tests could be used to differentiate them?

2007-02-25 02:45:40 · 2 answers · asked by kim 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

Look up the formation of silver acetylide. That will distinguish alkenes from alkynes.

The bromine water test will work the same for both.

2007-02-25 02:49:04 · answer #1 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

You can also run it through an IR and do that type of analysis.

2007-02-25 10:53:57 · answer #2 · answered by Banana Slug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋