Which Sequence of Reagents Would Be Expected to Accomplish the Synthesis

question 134

Multiple Choice

Which sequence of reagents would be expected to accomplish the synthesis 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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