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Acetylene

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{uh-set'uh-leen} Because of its triple bond, acetylene easily undergoes addition reactions. Vinyl chloride is manufactured from acetylene by the addition of hydrogen chloride. Similar additions with acetic acid, and with hydrogen cyanide, yield vinyl acetate and acrylonitrile. Both compounds are important in the production of artificial fibers and plastics. Acetylene gas is used in metal cutting and welding because of its high combustive temperature.

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