H\(_3\)C\(C(=O)C#N\) \+ PhCH=CHC(=O)O \(\stackrel{1) NaOEt}{\longrightarrow} \stackrel{2) H\(_3\)O\(^+\)}{\longrightarrow}\)
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HaC- is an acetylide ion, which is a strong nucleophile. When NaOEt is added to HaC- in the presence of Ph (phenyl group), it will result in a nucleophilic attack on the phenyl group, leading to the formation of a new carbon-carbon bond. This reaction is known as Show more…
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