Select the alkyne from each pair that should be used to synthesize each of the following compounds

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Select the alkyne from each pair that should be used to synthesize each of the following compounds
The image illustrates the hydroboration-oxidation reaction of alkynes, outlining the transformation of alkyne compounds (I and II) into an aldehyde.

**Reaction Details:**

**Starting Materials:**

- **Compound I:** CH₃—C≡C—CH₃
- **Compound II:** CH₃—CH₂—C≡CH

**Reaction Conditions:**
1. BH₃/THF (Borane-Tetrahydrofuran complex)
2. OH⁻, H₂O₂, H₂O (Hydroxide ion, Hydrogen peroxide, Water)

**Product:**
- The product shown is an aldehyde: CH₃—CH₂—CH₂—C(=O)—H

The reaction involves the conversion of either alkyne I or alkyne II into the same aldehyde product through the addition of borane followed by oxidation. The product retains the carbon chain but introduces an oxygen functional group at the terminal position, converting a triple bond into a carbonyl group (aldehyde).
Transcribed Image Text:The image illustrates the hydroboration-oxidation reaction of alkynes, outlining the transformation of alkyne compounds (I and II) into an aldehyde. **Reaction Details:** **Starting Materials:** - **Compound I:** CH₃—C≡C—CH₃ - **Compound II:** CH₃—CH₂—C≡CH **Reaction Conditions:** 1. BH₃/THF (Borane-Tetrahydrofuran complex) 2. OH⁻, H₂O₂, H₂O (Hydroxide ion, Hydrogen peroxide, Water) **Product:** - The product shown is an aldehyde: CH₃—CH₂—CH₂—C(=O)—H The reaction involves the conversion of either alkyne I or alkyne II into the same aldehyde product through the addition of borane followed by oxidation. The product retains the carbon chain but introduces an oxygen functional group at the terminal position, converting a triple bond into a carbonyl group (aldehyde).
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