Chapter 26, Problem 26.9P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation: Reagents are needed to convert 2-methylpropene $\left[{\left({\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}\right)}_{\text{2}}{\text{C=CH}}_{\text{2}}\right]$ to the given compound are to be predicted.

Concept introduction: Dihalocarbenes can be formed from the reaction of chloroform with a strong base. They are electron deficient molecules which can attack an electron rich molecule like alkene. The product of this reaction is a cyclopropane substituted alkene.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation: Reagents are needed to convert 2-methylpropene $\left[{\left({\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}\right)}_{\text{2}}{\text{C=CH}}_{\text{2}}\right]$ to the given compound are to be predicted.

Concept introduction: Dihalocarbenes can be formed from the reaction of chloroform with a strong base. They are electron deficient molecules which can attack an electron rich molecule like alkene. The product of this reaction is a cyclopropane substituted alkene.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation: Reagents are needed to convert 2-methylpropene $\left[{\left({\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}\right)}_{\text{2}}{\text{C=CH}}_{\text{2}}\right]$ to the given compound are to be predicted.

Concept introduction: Dihalocarbenes can be formed from the reaction of chloroform with a strong base. They are electron deficient molecules which can attack an electron rich molecule like alkene. The product of this reaction is a cyclopropane substituted alkene.