JEE Main Chemistry question
What is the product when 2-butyne is treated with liquid NH in presence of lithium? [OJEE 2003]
Answer: (C)
Solution
Dissolving-metal reduction (Li/liq. NH) of an internal alkyne proceeds through a *trans* (*E*)-configured radical-anion/vinyl-anion
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