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Question

The position of triple bonds in alkynes can be determined through oxidative cleavages. An unknown alkyne gives dodecanedioic acid as shown below. Propose the structure of this alkyne.
Reaction scheme showing oxidative cleavage of an unknown alkyne to dodecanedioic acid.

Accepted Answer

Structure of a cyclic alkyne with a triple bond between two carbon atoms.

Answer

Structure of a linear alkyne with a triple bond between two carbon atoms.

Answer

Structure of a linear alkyne with a terminal triple bond.

Answer

Structure of a cyclic alkyne with a triple bond between two carbon atoms.