Chapter 7.4: Acidity of 1-Alkynes Flashcards
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What is a major difference the acidity of alkynes and alkenes?
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• One of the major differences between the chemistry of alkynes and that of alkenes or alkanes is that a hydrogen bonded to a triply bonded carbon atom of a terminal alkyne is sufficiently acidic that it can be removed by a strong base
