The equimolar reaction between benzyl chloride and sodium acetylide in liquid ammonia resulted in the formation of 3-benzyl-3,4-diphenyl-1-butyne in addition to 3,4-diphenyl-1-butyne and 3,4-diphenyl-1,2-butadiene. This compound resisted various oxidative reagents except potassium permanganate. 2-Benzyl-2,3-diphenylpropionic acid was obtained in two polymorphs.
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