Chapter 15, Problem 38P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The metathesis product formed by the reaction of the given compound with styrene is to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Olefin cross-metathesis between the double bonds in two different compounds is an intermolecular reaction.

In this reaction, the cleavage of double bonds in two alkenes occurs and these fragments are redistributed to form new carbon-carbon double bonds.

In this reaction new alkene is formed.

The catalyst used is the Grubbs catalyst ${\text{Cl}}_{\text{2}}{{\text{(PCy}}_{\text{3}}\text{)}}_{\text{2}}{\text{Ru=CHC}}_{\text{6}}{\text{H}}_{\text{5}}$