Question

balanced equation of Ehtyne from 1,2 D1 bromo etane
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Answer 1

Explanation:

CH2Br−CH2Br (alc.KOH) ------> CH2=CHBr (NaNH2)------> CH≡CH (ethyne)

In the reaction first β elimination reaction of the alkyl halide takes place to form the corresponding alkene. This alkene on reaction with sodamide forms corresponding alkyne.(As NaNH

2

is strong base)