Answer
$C_{5}H_{8}$
Work Step by Step
Alkynes have a general formula $C_{n}H_{2n-2}$
Thus, when n: 5
$2\times5=10$
$10-2=8$
Therefore, an alkyne with 5 carbon atoms, the molecular formula is $C_{5}H_{8}$.
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