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**Transcription: Reaction of Alkynes with Methyllithium**

**Reaction Overview:**

The chemical reaction in question involves an alkyne (a hydrocarbon with a carbon-carbon triple bond), shown as a linear molecule with the formula \[ C \equiv C - H \], reacting with methyllithium \[ \text{MeLi} \].

**Chemical Equation:**

\[ \text{Alkyne (RC}\equiv\text{CH)} + \text{MeLi} \rightarrow\]

**Multiple Choice Options for Reactants and Products:**

1. The Lithium cation forms a covalent bond to the alkyne.

2. CH\(_4\) and the deprotonated alkyne.

3. MeLi attaches itself to the alkyne.

4. There is no reaction.

**Explanatory Notes:**

- **Methyllithium (MeLi):** An organolithium reagent where the \[ \text{Me} \] represents a methyl group \[ \text{CH}_3 \].

- **Alkyne Reaction Mechanism Consideration:**
  - In typical alkyne reactions, the presence of a strong base such as methyllithium can lead to the deprotonation of the terminal alkyne hydrogen. This results in the formation of a carbanion (negatively charged carbon species).

- **Product Prediction:**
  - The likely products of this reaction could be methane \[ \text{CH}_4 \] and the deprotonated alkyne anion.
Transcribed Image Text:**Transcription: Reaction of Alkynes with Methyllithium** **Reaction Overview:** The chemical reaction in question involves an alkyne (a hydrocarbon with a carbon-carbon triple bond), shown as a linear molecule with the formula \[ C \equiv C - H \], reacting with methyllithium \[ \text{MeLi} \]. **Chemical Equation:** \[ \text{Alkyne (RC}\equiv\text{CH)} + \text{MeLi} \rightarrow\] **Multiple Choice Options for Reactants and Products:** 1. The Lithium cation forms a covalent bond to the alkyne. 2. CH\(_4\) and the deprotonated alkyne. 3. MeLi attaches itself to the alkyne. 4. There is no reaction. **Explanatory Notes:** - **Methyllithium (MeLi):** An organolithium reagent where the \[ \text{Me} \] represents a methyl group \[ \text{CH}_3 \]. - **Alkyne Reaction Mechanism Consideration:** - In typical alkyne reactions, the presence of a strong base such as methyllithium can lead to the deprotonation of the terminal alkyne hydrogen. This results in the formation of a carbanion (negatively charged carbon species). - **Product Prediction:** - The likely products of this reaction could be methane \[ \text{CH}_4 \] and the deprotonated alkyne anion.
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