Acetylide

Acetylide, also known as ethynide, dicarbide, and percarbide, is an ion. Its chemical formula is . It is made by deprotonation of acetylene. Some are known as carbides. Copper(I) acetylide is an example.

 In organic chemistry 
In organic chemistry, acetylide means the functional group . This group is made by deprotonation of a terminal alkyne, . Alkynes are more acidic than alkanes or alkenes. This means acetylides can be made with strong but common bases like sodium amide.

 Safety 
Some acetylides (chemical compounds that contain acetylide ions) are explosive.

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Category:Carbides
Category:Anions