The two alkenes shown below were synthesized from alkynes. Identify the alkyl br
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The two alkenes shown below were synthesized from alkynes. Identify the alkyl bromides that were reacted with acetylene to form the alkyne, and the method of alkyne reduction.
a)
The alkyl bromide used for alkylation of the 'left' side (as drawn) of acetylene: _________abcde
The alkyl bromide used for alkylation of the 'right' side (as drawn) of acetylene: _________abcde
The method of alkyne reduction: _________ab
b)
The alkyl bromide used for alkylation of the 'left' side (as drawn) of acetylene: _________abcde
The alkyl bromide used for alkylation of the 'right' side (as drawn) of acetylene: _________abcde
The method of alkyne reduction: _________ab
a. CH3(CH2)6CH2Br b. CH3(CH2)11CH2Br c. CH3(CH2)3CH2Br d. (CH3)2CHCH2Br e. CH3CH2CH(CH3)CH2CH2BrExplanation / Answer
a) a (left side)
b (right side)
a for reduction
b)
a (left side)
c (right side)
b for reduction
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