Ingredients to the Pauson-Khand Reaction

The Pauson-Khand reaction uses a catalytic metal complex to perform a cycloaddition of an alkyne, an alkene, and carbon monoxide, forming a cyclopent-en-one.

Q&A: What non-catalytic molecules are required to perform a Pauson-Khand reaction?*

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A) Alkyne, alkene and carbon dioxide

B) Alkyne, alkane and carbon monoxide

C) Alkyne, alkene and carbon monoxide

D) Egg, oil, and chicken sandwich