Author Retains CopyrightWansbrough, Norman Clifford2011-03-162022-10-252011-03-162022-10-2519701970https://ir.wgtn.ac.nz/handle/123456789/23345This thesis describes the isomerisation of hexynes and hexadienes using potassium t - butoxide as the catalyst. It was found that isomerisation could be explained by a stepwise process with carbanion intermediates. Based on the results obtained from this work and information supplied by others a probable energy profile for the hexynes and hexadienes was established. Suggestions are also given for future study.pdfen-NZhttps://www.wgtn.ac.nz/library/about-us/policies-and-strategies/copyright-for-the-researcharchiveIsomerismChemistryTextAll rights, except those explicitly waived, are held by the Author