C2H2(g)

Definition

Acetylene gas, represented by C2H2(g), is an unsaturated hydrocarbon consisting of two carbon atoms and two hydrogen atoms bonded together with a triple bond between the carbon atoms.

Related terms

Hydrocarbon:

An organic compound composed of hydrogen and carbon atoms.

Saturated Hydrocarbon: A hydrocarbon that contains only single bonds between carbon atoms.

Unsaturated Hydrocarbon: A hydrocarbon that contains at least one double or triple bond between carbon atoms.