Compound A formed in the following reaction reacts with B gives the product C. Find out A and B.
Hydrocarbons · Class 11 · JEE Main Previous Year Question
Compound A formed in the following reaction reacts with B gives the product C. Find out A and B.
- a✓
,
- b
,
- c
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- d
,
,
Step 1: React Propyne with Na
Propyne has an acidic terminal H (). Na removes it:
Key Points:
- Terminal alkynes form acetylide ions with Na (acidic sp C-H)
- Acetylide ions are good nucleophiles; attack primary alkyl halides by
- must be a primary alkyl halide to avoid elimination
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