EBK ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
EBK ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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ISBN: 8220103151757
Author: LOUDON
Publisher: MAC HIGHER
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Chapter 14, Problem 14.21P
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Two different reactions involving an alkyne and alkyl halides is to be stated to prepare 2-pentyne

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Alkylenic anions are stronger bases. They can easily donate electrons due to the presence of π bonds and the negative charge. They react with alkyl halides or sulfonates to form alkynes with increased number of carbon atoms.

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