Benzyne (compound G) is a highly strained compound that can only be formed transiently, but coordination...

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Benzyne (compound G) is a highly strained compound that can only be formed transiently, but coordination to a transition metal can stabilize it (somewhat). Comparing compound G to compound H, which would you expect to have a higher wavenumber for a C=C stretch in an IR spectrum? Why? Compound G (benzyne) Compound H Benzyne (compound G) is a highly strained compound that can only be formed transiently, but coordination to a transition metal can stabilize it (somewhat). Comparing compound G to compound H, which would you expect to have a higher wavenumber for a C=C stretch in an IR spectrum? Why? Compound G (benzyne) Compound H