Synthesis Of Alkynes by Elim Flashcards
1
Q
Reactants
A
Alkene
Cl2(to create dihalide)
NH2(to create Alkyne)
2
Q
Products
A
Alkyne
3
Q
Mechanism
A
A dihaloalkane is needed. Usually formed by the Cl2.
4
Q
How can a terminal Alkyne be extended?
A
Using NH2 (to create the acetylide ion ending in C^-) and using an alkyl halide(primary) in an SN2 reaction
