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Alkynes
Question

In the conversion of alkyne to trans-alkene by Birch reduction using alkali metals (such as Na or K) in liquid NH3 and alcohol (MeOH or EtOH),

the mechanism takes place in the formation of intermediate species in the following sequence:

 

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Solution

The sodium metal donates electrons and anion is formed. The dianion formed is stable if the negative charges is opposite side.

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