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4 1,2-Dichloropentane reacts with excess sodium amide in
Chapter 10, Problem 10.54(choose chapter or problem)
4 1,2-Dichloropentane reacts with excess sodium amide in liquid ammonia (followed by water workup) to produce compound X. Compound X undergoes acid-catalyzed hydration to produce a ketone. Draw the structure of the ketone produced upon hydration of compound X.
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QUESTION:
4 1,2-Dichloropentane reacts with excess sodium amide in liquid ammonia (followed by water workup) to produce compound X. Compound X undergoes acid-catalyzed hydration to produce a ketone. Draw the structure of the ketone produced upon hydration of compound X.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
1,2-Dichloropentane will react with excess \(\mathrm{NaNH}_{2}\) to form a terminal alkyne (1-pentyne) as Compound X.