10. Addition Reactions
Carbene
18PRACTICE PROBLEM
When the given alkene reacts with diazomethane, the alkene group is transformed into a cyclopropane ring. Show the mechanism of this reaction. [Note: The reaction is concerted, and you can ignore the stereochemistry of the product.)
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When the given alkene reacts with diazomethane, the alkene group is transformed into a cyclopropane ring. Show the mechanism of this reaction. [Note: The reaction is concerted, and you can ignore the stereochemistry of the product.)