Chapter 19, Problem 19.37P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

Two Wittig syntheses for the given alkene are to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The reaction of an aldehyde or a ketone with ethylidene triphenylphosphorane that is phosphorous ylides results in the formation of alkene as the final product. This reaction is commonly known as Wittig reaction.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The Wittig synthesis for the given alkenes is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The reaction of an aldehyde or a ketone with ethylidene triphenylphosphorane that is phosphorous Ylides results in the formation of alkene as the final product. This reaction is commonly known as Wittig reaction.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The Wittig synthesis for the given alkenes is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The reaction of an aldehyde or a ketone with ethylidene triphenylphosphorane that is phosphorous Ylides results in the formation of alkene as the final product. This reaction is commonly known as Wittig reaction.