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CHM 102 Alkynes: Structure, Bonding, and Nomenclature Objective Question
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What is the product when an internal alkyne is reduced with sodium in liquid ammonia (Na/NH₃)?
Options
A cis‑Alkene
B trans‑Alkene
Correct Answer
C Alkane
D No reaction
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Dissolving‑metal reduction (Na/NH₃) gives trans‑alkenes via an anti addition mechanism.

Hint

Anti addition → trans isomer.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Alkynes: Structure, Bonding, and Nomenclature
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 560 of 1999
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