When 3-bromo-3-ethylpentane is treated with sodium acetylide, the major products are 3-ethyl-2-pentene and acetylene. Explain why the

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When 3-bromo-3-ethylpentane is treated with sodium acetylide, the major products are 3-ethyl-2-pentene and acetylene. Explain why the carbon skeleton does not change in this case, and justify the formation of the observed products.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

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