Chapter 12, Problem 37P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The maximum yield of 2-pentene for the reaction given below has to be determined

$C{H}_{3}CH=CHC{H}_3{\text{ + CH}}_{3}C{H}_{2}CH=CHC{H}_{2}C{H}_3\stackrel{Grubbs\text{ Catalyst}}{\to }{\text{ 2 CH}}_{3}CH=CHC{H}_{2}C{H}_3$

Concept introduction:

Organolithium compound:

$\text{RLi}$; Prepared by adding lithium to an alkyl halide.

OrganoCuprate:

A dialkyl lithium cuprate used to replace a halogen in an alkyl, aryl or vinyl halide with an alkyl group.