Na/NH₃(l)
Na/NH₃(l) in organic chemistry: what it does, when to use it and what to watch out for. Covers Reductions, Alkyne reactions.
Overview
Na/NH₃(l) is a reagent used in organic chemistry. Below is what it does in each reaction type where it appears.
Reductions
- What it does: Alkyne → trans alkene
- Works on: Alkynes
- Watch out for: Dissolving-metal reduction
Alkyne reactions
- What it does: Partial reduction
- Product: trans alkene
- Watch out for: Anti relationship