How can we convert 1-hexene to cis-3-octene using alkynes as intermediates?

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The synthesis of cis-3-octene from 1-hexene involves the conversion of the alkene to an alkyne intermediate. The process requires the removal of hydrogens from the double bond followed by the addition of a methyl group to the terminal carbon, potentially using methyl bromide (CH3-Br) as a reagent. This method ensures that the double bond remains at the original position of the triple bond. The discussion emphasizes the importance of maintaining the stereochemistry during the synthesis process.

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I am trying to do a synthesis of 2-Octyne from 1-heptene. Conversion of the triple bond to a double bond is pretty easy, but i also have to add an alkyl group, and the double bond must remain on the original triple bond location.

Thus, so far thoughts:
1. remove hydrogens from double bond

2. add ch3 to terminal carbon to replace hydrogen.
CH3-BR ?

Question 2: Propose a synthesis of cis-3-octene starting from 1-hexene.
 
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You need to review the http://courses.chem.indiana.edu/c341/documents/C341S2010CH7Alkynes.pdf"
 
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