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 reaction involves a carbocation as intermediate

The mechanism for these reactions is SN2

The mechanism for these reactions is SN1

The reactions generally occur in two steps

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

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