Reactions of Alkynes

Reaction Example Comments
Addition of HX Alkyne-1.gif 368x68 M's Rule; stereochem (where possible) varies
Double addition of HX M's Rule
Hydration M's Rule; tautomerism
Hydroboration Anti-M; tautomerism
Halogenation Usually (but not always) anti- via halonium ion
Double Halogenation Generally no stereochem
Oxidation Ozonolysis oxidative workup only
Hydrogenation Z-stereoselective
Reduction E-stereoselective


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