1-Butyne was treated with sodium amide followed by ethyl iodide. An IR spectrum of the product was...

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1-Butyne was treated with sodium amide followed by ethyl iodide. An IR spectrum of the product was acquired and then compared with the spectrum of the starting alkyne. A signal at 2200 cm-1 was observed in the IR spectrum of the starting alkyne, but the same signal was not observed in the IR spectrum of the product. Explain this observation.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

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