When 1-buten-3-yne undergoes HCl addition, two compounds A and B are formed in a ratio of 2.2

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When 1-buten-3-yne undergoes HCl addition, two compounds A and B are formed in a ratio of 2.2 : 1. Neither compound shows a C ≡ C stretching absorption in its IR spectrum. Compound B reacts with maleic anhydride to give compound C, and compound A undergoes allylic rearrangement to compound B on heating. Propose structures for compounds A and B and explain your reasoning.maleic anhydride Cl C H H

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781936221349

6th Edition

Authors: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise

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