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UHS MDCAT 2023 Chemistry UHS MDCAT 2023 Past Paper #Alkynes #Chemistry of Hydrocarbons

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Which method is used to prepare alkynes? (UHS MDCAT 2023)

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Correct Answer: C) Double dehydrohalogenation of vicinal dihalides using a strong base

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Alkynes can be prepared by removing two molecules of HX from a vicinal or geminal dihalide using a strong base. This double dehydrohalogenation creates the C≡C bond.

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