Practice Problem: Vicinal Dihalide Synthesis

The video tutorial covers the process of converting an alkyne to vicinal dihalides with different stereochemistry. It explains the use of dehalogenation and retrosynthetic analysis to achieve the desired products. The tutorial discusses the reagents and pathways for forming E and Z alkenes, emphasizing the importance of stereochemistry and molecular rotation. Key reactions include the use of sodium and ammonia for E alkene formation and Lindlar's catalyst for Z alkene formation. The tutorial concludes by summarizing the steps to achieve the desired stereochemistry in dihalide products.

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