Chapter 11, Problem 22PP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The required product to be formed is $\text{dec-5-ene}$ . It is a straight chain hydrocarbon with ten carbon atoms.

Concept Introduction: Acetylene is used as the only source of carbon atoms, which contains two carbon atoms. The required product has an even number of carbon atoms, also acetylene has an even number of carbon atoms. Using the appropriate reagent and mechanism, acetylene can be converted into the product.