The starting material below undergoes a Wittig reaction to produce the product shown. This seems strange as the starting material contains no carbonyl. Provide a reasonable explanation of how this reaction can occur in 4 sentences or less. OH =PPH3 OH

The starting material below undergoes a Wittig reaction to produce the product shown. This seems strange as the starting material contains no carbonyl. Provide a reasonable explanation of how this reaction can occur in 4 sentences or less. OH =PPH3 OH

Organic Chemistry

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Chapter20: Dienes, Conjugated Systems, And Pericyclic Reactions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 20.54P

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The starting material below undergoes a Wittig reaction to produce the product shown. This
seems strange as the starting material contains no carbonyl. Provide a reasonable explanation
of how this reaction can occur in 4 sentences or less.
ОН
=PPH3
OH

OH
но
HO
1. H20, cat. HCI
2. neutralize solution
C
HO
1 eq. MeOH
LOME
cat. HCI

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