Test: GRE Subject Test: Chemistry

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In reactions involving the alkylation of acetylide ions, it is preferred that the alkyl halide be primary. What is the reason for this?

The reactions generally occur in two steps

The reaction involves a carbocation as intermediate

The mechanism for these reactions is SN2

An answer cannot be determined without more information about the reaction conditions

The mechanism for these reactions is SN1

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