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polly:
I hope this works...

polly:
When reacting acetylene with NaNH2/CH2Cl, then oxidize to make acetic acid (CH3CO2), would you end up with too many carbons?

Mitch:
I don't suppose you have learned the Wettig reaction yet? Is there anything in particular that you have to start with?

polly:
No, I have not learned the wettig reaction yet, but would love to learn it.  I need to start both reactions with any alkyl halide (if needed) and acetylene.

haiph12:
You can do :
CH3Cl + Mg  --  CH3MgCl (grinhar)
acetylene + 2CH3MgCl --  ClMg-CC-MgCl + 2CH4
 ClMg-CC-MgCl  + H2  ---  ClMg-CH=CH-MgCl (cat: Pd)
2C6H5CH2Cl  +  ClMg-CH=CH-MgCl   --- The (cis- product) + by product
 ::)
 ;D

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