A synthesis of the sesquiterpene farnesol requires the conversion of a dichloro compound into an alkynol, as

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A synthesis of the sesquiterpene farnesol requires the conversion of a dichloro compound into an alkynol, as shown below. Suggest a way of achieving this transformation. 

CI. CI -C=C-CH;OH Eventually HO, Farnesol

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Organic Chemistry structure and function

ISBN: 978-1429204941

6th edition

Authors: K. Peter C. Vollhardt, Neil E. Schore

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