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Alkynes cannot be prepared from

Correct answer: A. Alcohols

  • A. Alcohols
  • B. Ketones
  • C. Aldehydes
  • D. Other alkynes

Explanation

Alcohols cannot be converted into alkynes because they lack the necessary functional groups for alkyne formation. Ketones can be converted into alkynes under specific conditions, while aldehydes and other alkynes can undergo reactions to form alkynes as well.

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