Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Alkynes - Problems - Page 400: Problem 9-7 a

Answer

With $H−C≡C-H$ (acetylene) 1) $NaNH_2$ 2) $CH_3CH_2CH_2CH_2Br$ can be used to synthesize the following product.

Work Step by Step

1) $NaNH_2$ deprotonates $H−C≡C-H$ and forms $H−C≡C:^-$. This attacks the 2) $CH_3CH_2CH_2CH_2Br$ to give the product.
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