10. Addition Reactions
Carbene
Problem 6b
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionTwo chemists at Dupont found that ICH2ZnI is better than diazomethane at converting a C'C bond to a cylcopropane ring. Propose a mechanism for the reaction, now known as the Simmons–Smith reaction in their honor.
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