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What is the common name for the compound C2H2?
AEthylene
BAcetylene
CMethane
DPropylene
✓ Correct Answer: B — Acetylene
Ethyne is the IUPAC name for the simplest alkyne, commonly known as acetylene, used in welding torches.
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