Which of the Bases Below Would Result in the Most

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the bases below would result in the most complete deprotonation of the alkyne, shown in the reaction below?

• A) NaOCH₂CH₃ (sodium ethoxide)
• B) t-BuONa (sodium tert-butoxide)
• C) NaH (sodium hydride)
• D) NaHCO₃ (sodium bicarbonate)
• E) NaOH (sodium hydroxide)

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