what does NaNH2 + liq NH3 do ?
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NaNH2 in Liq NH3 acts as a strong base. It is used in the following reactions:
(1) Reaction involving alkynes to abstract acidic hydrogen.
(2) To form alkyne from vicinal halide.
(1) Reaction involving alkynes to abstract acidic hydrogen.
(2) To form alkyne from vicinal halide.
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It's used for deprotonation of weak acids and also for elimination reactions. ... As a strong base, NaNH2 will deprotonate alkynes, alcohols, and a host of other functional groups with acidic protons such as esters and ketones. It is also a very strong nucleophile.
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