Ch 7: Alkynes Flashcards
1
Q
What is an important reaction of alkynes that is not typical of alkenes?
A
the conversion of terminal alkenes to their alkali metal salts, which are good nucleophiles
2
Q
alkyne
A
an unsaturated hydrocarbon that contains one or more carbon-carbon triple bonds
3
Q
What is the hybridization of the carbons in an alkyne
A
sp
4
Q
How much s character is in the acetylenic C-H bond?
A
50%
5
Q
alkyl reaction
A
any reaction in which a new carbon-carbon bond to an alkyl group is formed
6
Q
internal alkyne
A
a carbon-carbon triple bond in
