Acetylide facts for kids
Acetylide, also known as ethynide, dicarbide, and percarbide, is an ion. Its chemical formula is C22-. It is made by deprotonation of acetylene. Some acetylides (chemical compounds contain acetylide ions) are explosive. Many acetylides are used in organic chemistry. Some are known as carbides. Copper(I) acetylide is an example.
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Portion of the structure of the polymer copper phenylacetylide (CuC2C6H5).
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Reaction of ethyl propiolate with n-butyllithium to form the lithium acetylide.
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In Spanish: Acetiluro para niños
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