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The curved-arrow mechanism for the reaction of
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The isomerization process of converting internal
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The product of reaction of
Concept introduction:
The isomerization process of converting internal alkynes into terminal alkynes is known as acetylene zipper reaction. The acetylene zipper reaction required a strong base. A diamine ion is used in the reaction to transfer proton from one carbon atom to another carbon atom.
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