(a)
Interpretation:
The structure of products of given reaction should be drawn.
Concept Introduction:
Terminal
The acetylide carbanion is a good nucleophile and can undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions (usually SN2) with 1o or 2o
3o alkyl halides are more likely to undergo elimination.
One or both of the terminal H atoms in ethylene
The
(b)
Interpretation:
Two sets of reactants that could be used to synthesize a given compound should be given.
Concept Introduction:
Terminal alkynes are unusual for simple hydrocarbons in that they can be deprotonated using an appropriate base (typically
The acetylide carbanion is a good nucleophile and can undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions (usually SN2) with 1o or 2o alkyl halides (
3o alkyl halides are more likely to undergo elimination.
One or both of the terminal H atoms in ethylene
The
(c)
Interpretation:
Two sets of reactants that could be used to synthesize a given compound should be given.
Concept Introduction:
Terminal alkynes are unusual for simple hydrocarbons in that they can be deprotonated using an appropriate base (typically
The acetylide carbanion is a good nucleophile and can undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions (usually SN2) with 1o or 2o alkyl halides (
3o alkyl halides are more likely to undergo elimination.
One or both of the terminal H atoms in ethylene
The
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