Using Retrosynthetic Synthesis, Determine Which Compound(s) Could Lead to the Alkyne

question 66

Multiple Choice

Using retrosynthetic synthesis, determine which compound(s) could lead to the alkyne shown below in a single step.

• A) I
• B) II
• C) III
• D) IV
• E) I or II

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Machines

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Marginal Revenue Product

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Perfect Competitor

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