Chapter 9.12, Problem 40P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Reason for methyl halide or primary alkyl halide is best for the reaction of acetylide ion with an alkyl halide has to be identified.

Concept Introduction:

• An acetylide ion can undergo an alkylation reaction with a methyl halide or primary alkyl halide to form an alkyne.
• An alkylation reaction attaches an alkyl group to a nucleophile.