What is the structure of hex-1-yn-4-one?

I think this is the correct structure. (::: Indicates a triple bond)

O || HC:::C-CH₂-C-CH₂-CH₃

Answer

This didn't post as I thought it would. But there is a triple bond on the first C atom and the O is bonded to the fourth C atom.

It should be:

HC-C-CH₂-CO-CH₂-CH₃

with a triple bond between the 1st and 2nd carbon, and a double bond between the 4th carbon and the oxygen.

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