Solution Found!

Describe the alkyne you would start with and the reagents

Chapter 7, Problem 19P

(choose chapter or problem)

Get Unlimited Answers
QUESTION:

Problem 19P

Describe the alkyne you would start with and the reagents you would use if you wanted to Synthesize

a. Pentane.         b. Cis-2-butene.         c. trans-2-pentene.        d. 1-hexene.

Questions & Answers

QUESTION:

Problem 19P

Describe the alkyne you would start with and the reagents you would use if you wanted to Synthesize

a. Pentane.         b. Cis-2-butene.         c. trans-2-pentene.        d. 1-hexene.

ANSWER:

Solution 19P:

Here, we are going to find out the appropriate alkyne to synthesize the following products.

Step 1:

  1. Pentane.

The catalytic hydrogenation of alkyne in presence of Pd/C forms the respective alkane.

Thus, 2-pentyne or 1-pentyne forms Pentane in presence of H2/Pd/C.

Add to cart


Study Tools You Might Need

Not The Solution You Need? Search for Your Answer Here:

×

Login

Login or Sign up for access to all of our study tools and educational content!

Forgot password?
Register Now

×

Register

Sign up for access to all content on our site!

Or login if you already have an account

×

Reset password

If you have an active account we’ll send you an e-mail for password recovery

Or login if you have your password back