What steps are needed to convert but-1-ene (CH3CH2CH=CH2) to octane [CH3(CH2)6CH3] using a coupling reaction with an organocuprate reagent? All carbon atoms in octane must come from but-1-ene.

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Problem 9.41P: Elimination of HBr from 2-bromonorbornane gives only 2-norbornene and no 1-norbornene. How do you...
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What steps are needed to convert but-1-ene (CH3CH2CH=CH2) to octane [CH3(CH2)6CH3] using a coupling reaction with an organocuprate reagent? All carbon atoms in octane must come from but-1-ene.

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