Which Sequence of Reagents Would Be Expected to Accomplish the Transformation

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which sequence of reagents would be expected to accomplish the transformation of 1-butyne shown below?

• A)1)H₂O/H₂SO₄,HgSO₄ cat. ;2)H₂,Pt
• B)1)HBr;2)H₂,Pt;3)NaOH
• C)1)H₂,Lindlar catalyst;2)BH₃•THF;3)H₂O₂,NaOH
• D)1)HBr,peroxides;2)NaOH;3)H₂,Pt
• E)1)O₃ 2)H₂O

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