Chapter 18, Problem 18.28P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structures of the intermediates for the conversion of $\text{1, 7-octadiene}$ into cyclohexene and ethylene via alkene metathesis mechanism catalyzed by the $\text{G2}$ catalyst are to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Alkene metathesis reactions are the reactions in which two alkene are broken at their double bonds and are rearranged to give the new alkene products. Grubb’s catalyst is used to catalyze the alkene metathesis reaction.