Which of the Following Statements About Alkynes Is Not True

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about alkynes is not true?

• A)Alkynes undergo many addition reactions.
• B)Alkynes are more polarizable than alkenes.
• C)Both p bonds of a C-C triple bond are weaker than a C-C s bond.
• D)The electrons in the p bonds of alkynes are more tightly held than those of alkenes.

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