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Acid Base Equilibrium
3. Acids and Bases / Acid Base Equilibrium / Problem 1

Which of the given solvents will be compatible with the acids and bases involved in the following reactions (Ignoring any side reactions)?

Solvent choices = diethyl ether, ethanol, and water.

a. CH3CH2Li + CH3—C≡C—H → CH3—CH3 + CH3—C≡CLi 

b. CH3CH2Li + (CH3)2CH—OH → CH3—CH3 + (CH3)2CH—OLi 

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