The Following Sequence of Reactions Transforms Acetylene into a Compound

question 29

Multiple Choice

The following sequence of reactions transforms acetylene into a compound with an altered carbon skeleton (compound 1) , and from that into a compound in which the functional group has been changed (compound 2) . Identify compounds 1 and 2.

• A) Compound 1 = I; Compound 2 = III
• B) Compound 1 = II; Compound 2 = III
• C) Compound 1 = VI; Compound 2 = IV
• D) Compound 1 = II; Compound 2 = IV
• E) Compound 1 = II; Compound 2 = V

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