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What is the difference between ethene, ethyne, ethylene, and acetylene?

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NameSame asFormulaFamilyBondsHybridization / AngleNotes & Uses
EtheneEthylene (common name)C₂H₄Alkeneone C=C double bondsp², ~120°Plant hormone; massive feedstock for polyethylene, ethanol, ethylene oxide.
EthyneAcetylene (common name)C₂H₂Alkyneone C≡C triple bondsp, 180° (linear)Very reactive; used in oxy-acetylene welding, chemical synthesis.
EthyleneEthene (IUPAC name is “ethene”)C₂H₄AlkeneC=Csp², ~120°Same substance as ethene—just the older/common name.
AcetyleneEthyne (IUPAC name is “ethyne”)C₂H₂AlkyneC≡Csp, 180°Same substance as ethyne—just the older/common name.
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What is the difference between ethene, ethyne, ethylene, and acetylene?