In the next chapter, we will learn a method for preparing alkynes (compounds containing C ¡ C

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In the next chapter, we will learn a method for preparing alkynes (compounds containing C ‰¡ C triple bonds). In the following reaction, a dihalide (a compound with two halogen atoms) is treated with an excess of strong base (sodium amide), resulting in two successive E2 reactions. Draw the mechanism for this transformation.

CI. CI .R Excess NaNH, R-=-R R. R.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

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