Noun
acetylide (plural acetylides)
(organic chemistry) Any organic compound derived from acetylene or a terminal acetylene by replacing a hydrogen atom with a metal.
The formation of the acetylide depends upon several factors such as the pK b of the base, the valency of the metal, and solvent characteristics. Source: Internet
The carbonaceous material in an archeological sample is treated with lithium metal in a small specialized research furnace to form lithium carbide (also known as lithium acetylide). Source: Internet
The acetylide conjugate base is stabilized as a result of the high s character of the sp orbital, in which the electron pair resides. Source: Internet
Reactions Metal acetylides main Since acetylene has a pK a of 25, acetylene can be deprotonated by a superbase to form an acetylide : citation : HC≡CH + RM → RH + HC≡CM Various organometallic citation and inorganic citation reagents are effective. Source: Internet