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In the reaction

X and Y are:
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Options:
  • A X = 1 - Butyne ; Y = 3 - Hexyne
  • B X = 2 - Butyne ; Y = 3 - Hexyne
  • C X = 2 - Butyne ; Y = 2 - Hexyne
  • D X = 1 - Butyne ; Y = 2 - Hexyne
Solution:
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The correct answer is: X = 1 - Butyne ; Y = 3 - Hexyne

Terminal alkynes on reaction with NaNH2/liq.NH3 results in the formation of sodium acetylides, and these sodium acetylides undergo nucleophilic substitution react with alkyl halides to form higher alkynes.

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