The homologue of Ethyne can be prepared from
Al4C3 + H2O→
CaC2 + H2O→
Mg2C3 + H2O→
Be2C + H2O→
Homologue of Ethyne is propyne and it can be prepared from the hydrolysis of Magnesium carbide .
Mg2C3 + H2O→ CH3–C≡CH + Mg(OH)2