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Name the following alkynes, and predict the product of their reactions with (i) 1 molar equivalent of $\mathrm{H}_{2}$ in the presence of Lindlar catalyst, (ii) 1 molar equivalent of $\mathrm{Br}_{2}$, and (iii) aqueous acid and $\mathrm{HgSO}_{4}$ catalyst:

          Name the following alkynes, and predict the product of their reactions with (i) 1 molar equivalent of $\mathrm{H}_{2}$ in the presence of Lindlar catalyst,
(ii) 1 molar equivalent of $\mathrm{Br}_{2}$, and (iii) aqueous acid and $\mathrm{HgSO}_{4}$ catalyst:

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Organic Chemistry

Janice Gorzynski Smith 4th Edition

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03/21/2022

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Let's use the following alkynes as examples: - Ethyne (acetylene): C2H2 - Propyne: C3H4 - But-1-yne: C4H6 Show more…

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Name the following alkynes, and predict the product of their reactions with (i) 1 molar equivalent of $\mathrm{H}_{2}$ in the presence of Lindlar catalyst, (ii) 1 molar equivalent of $\mathrm{Br}_{2}$, and (iii) aqueous acid and $\mathrm{HgSO}_{4}$ catalyst: