9. Alkenes and Alkynes
Double Elimination
1PRACTICE PROBLEM
The double elimination of H―Cl from a dihaloalkane under basic conditions is an alternative method to synthesize alkynes. Suggest a mechanism for this reaction.
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The double elimination of H―Cl from a dihaloalkane under basic conditions is an alternative method to synthesize alkynes. Suggest a mechanism for this reaction.