Ch. 9 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the sp hybridization of an alkyne
A
sp
2
Q
terminal alkyne
A
An organic compund that has a triple bond at the end of a chain
3
Q
internal alkyne
A
An organic compound that has a triple bond somewhere other than at the end of a chain
4
Q
What type of pi bonds does acetylene havee?
A
Above, below, forward and backward
5
Q
Which is the strongest acid: alkanes, alkenes, alkynes. Weakest?
A
Strongest is alkynes, weakest is alkanes
6
Q
Synthesis of Alkynes by elimination; which step is fast and which is slow
A
first is fast, second is slow (and requires high temps)
7
Q
Using the _____ ion improves the overall synthesis of alkynes by elimination reactions
A
amide
8
Q
_____ forms the most table internal alkyne, ____ will form a terminal alkyne
A
KOH, NaNH2
