Reaction of Compound a (Molecular Formula = C₇H₁₂) with Sodium

question 53

Multiple Choice

Reaction of compound A (molecular formula = C₇H₁₂) with sodium amide, followed by reaction with 1-bromobutane produces a compound with a structure of (CH₃) ₂CHCH(CH₃) CC(CH₂) ₃CH₃. What is the name of compound A?

• A) 2,3-dimethylnon-4-yne
• B) 2,2-dimethylpent-1-yne
• C) 3,4-dimethylpent-1-yne
• D) 4,4-dimethylhept-1-yne
• E) 1-heptyne

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