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CHM 102 Alkynes: Structure, Bonding, and Nomenclature Objective Question
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What is the structure of a vicinal dihalide used to prepare an alkyne?
Options
A Two halogens on the same carbon
B Two halogens on adjacent carbons
Correct Answer
C One halogen on two different carbons not adjacent
D Four halogens on two adjacent carbons
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A vicinal dihalide has halogens on adjacent carbons. Double dehydrohalogenation gives an alkyne.

Hint

Vicinal = neighbors.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Alkynes: Structure, Bonding, and Nomenclature
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 227 of 1999
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