14. Synthetic Techniques
Retrosynthesis
8PRACTICE PROBLEM
The simplest carbene has a molecular formula of CH2 which is a class of reactive intermediate. Cyclopropanation of (E)- and (Z)- 2,3,4-trimethylhex-3-ene gives two different products. Rationalize this outcome.
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The simplest carbene has a molecular formula of CH2 which is a class of reactive intermediate. Cyclopropanation of (E)- and (Z)- 2,3,4-trimethylhex-3-ene gives two different products. Rationalize this outcome.