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

question 20

Multiple Choice

Using retrosynthetic analysis, 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 ) I, II, or IV

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