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Because in Alkyne,each C atom is sp hybridised(50% s character) and so has more electronegativity and hence more dipole moment.But in alkene, each atom is sp2 hybridised(33% s character) and hence lesser electronegativity

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Q: Why alkyne has larger dipole moment than alkene?
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