The transformation of cyclohexanone to methylenecyclohexane using a Wittig reaction. Interpretation: The transformation of cyclohexanone to methylenecyclohexane using a Wittig reaction is to be shown. Concept introduction: The reaction of an aldehyde or ketone and phosphorous ylide to form an alkene is known as Wittig reaction. The Wittig reaction is useful for placing double bonds in less stable positions.
The transformation of cyclohexanone to methylenecyclohexane using a Wittig reaction. Interpretation: The transformation of cyclohexanone to methylenecyclohexane using a Wittig reaction is to be shown. Concept introduction: The reaction of an aldehyde or ketone and phosphorous ylide to form an alkene is known as Wittig reaction. The Wittig reaction is useful for placing double bonds in less stable positions.
Solution Summary: The author explains the reaction of an aldehyde or ketone and phosphorous ylide to form a alkene is known as Wittig reaction.
Definition Definition Organic compounds that have a carbonyl group, C=O, as their functional group. The carbonyl group in aldehydes is placed at the end of the molecular structure, which means the C=O is attached to one hydrogen atom and an alkyl group or a benzene ring. Just like all the other homologous series in organic chemistry, the naming of aldehydes uses the suffix “-al”. The general molecular formula is C n H 2n O.
Chapter 18, Problem 18.59SP
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Interpretation Introduction
To explain: The transformation of cyclohexanone to methylenecyclohexane using a Wittig reaction.
Interpretation: The transformation of cyclohexanone to methylenecyclohexane using a Wittig reaction is to be shown.
Concept introduction: The reaction of an aldehyde or ketone and phosphorous ylide to form an alkene is known as Wittig reaction. The Wittig reaction is useful for placing double bonds in less stable positions.
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Interpretation Introduction
To determine: The transformation of cyclohexanone to methylenecyclohexane without using a Wittig reaction and an explanation corresponding to Wittig reaction being a much better synthesis.
Interpretation: The transformation of cyclohexanone to methylenecyclohexane without using a Wittig reaction and an explanation corresponding to Wittig reaction being a much better synthesis is to be stated.
Concept introduction: The reaction of an aldehyde or ketone and phosphorous ylide to form an alkene is known as Wittig reaction. The Wittig reaction is useful for placing double bonds in less stable positions.