Why would the following reaction sequence not produce the expected product shown? A) NaNH₂ is used in the reduction of alkynes to trans alkenes. B) The secondary alkyl halide would undergo an elimination reaction. C) Br is not a good enough leaving group. D) The terminal alkyne is not acidic enough to be deprotonated. E) The reaction sequence is correct and will produce the shown product.

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The secondary alkyl halide would likely undergo an E2 elimination reaction instead of a substitution reaction in the presence of NaNH2. As a result, the expected product would not be obtained.

Why Would the Following Reaction Sequence Not Produce the Expected