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Question

At which carbon would an electrophile attach in hex-1-en-5-yne? Provide a reason.

Structural formula of hex-1-en-5-yne, highlighting carbon positions for electrophile attachment.

Accepted Answer

Carbon 1, due to the formation of a more stable carbocation.

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Carbon 6, due to less steric hindrance.

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Carbon 5, due to higher electron density at this carbon.

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Carbon 2, due to the formation of a more stable carbocation.