Rearrangement Reaction - Olefin Metathesis

Olefin Metathesis

Olefin metathesis is a formal exchange of the alkylidene fragments in two alkenes. It is a catalytic reaction with carbene, or more accurately, transition metal carbene complex intermediates.

In this example, a vinyl compound is dimerized with the expulsion of ethene.

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