The reaction is as follows:
\[ \text{Base} + \text{R-C≡CH} \rightarrow \text{R-C≡C}^- + \text{Conjugate Acid} \]
Here, the terminal alkyne (R-C≡CH) is the acid and the base is the base. On the product side, the acetylide ion (R-C≡C^-) is the conjugate base and
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