NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
Which of the following statements about the odor of alkynes is correct?
Options
- AAll alkynes have a characteristic odor.
- BOnly ethyne has a characteristic odor.
- CAll alkynes are odorless.
- DThe odor of alkynes varies depending on their carbon chain length.
Correct answer
B. Only ethyne has a characteristic odor.
Step-by-step solution
Only ethyne (acetylene) among alkynes has a characteristic odor. Other alkynes are odorless.