The heat of hydrogenation of allene is 298 kJ mol-1, whereas that of propyne is 290 kJ

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The heat of hydrogenation of allene is 298 kJ mol-1, whereas that of propyne is 290 kJ mol-1.
(a) Which compound is more stable?
(b) Treating allene with a strong base causes it to isomerize to propyne. Explain.
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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-1118133576

11th edition

Authors: Graham Solomons, Craig Fryhle, Scott Snyder

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