What is the best set of conditions to convert an appropriate dihalide into a terminal alkyne? 1. 1 equivalent of NaNH2 2. 2 equivalents of NaOH 3. 2 equivalents of NaNH2 4. 3 equivalents of NaNH2, then quench with H3O+

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What is the best set of conditions to convert an appropriate dihalide into a terminal alkyne?

1. 1 equivalent of NaNH2

2. 2 equivalents of NaOH

3. 2 equivalents of NaNH2

4. 3 equivalents of NaNH2, then quench with H3O+

 

(The third option is not the correct answer.)

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