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Like other strong nucleophiles, triphenylphosphine attacks
Chapter 12, Problem 14P(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 14P
Like other strong nucleophiles, triphenylphosphine attacks and opens epoxides. The initial product (a betaine) quickly cyclizes to an oxaphosphetane that collapses to an alkene and triphenylphosphine oxide.
(a) Show each step in the reaction of trans-2,3-epoxybutane with triphenylphosphine to give but-2-ene. What is the stereochemistry of the double bond in the product?
(b) Show how this sequence might be used to convert cis-cyclooctene to trans-cyclooctene.
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QUESTION:
Problem 14P
Like other strong nucleophiles, triphenylphosphine attacks and opens epoxides. The initial product (a betaine) quickly cyclizes to an oxaphosphetane that collapses to an alkene and triphenylphosphine oxide.
(a) Show each step in the reaction of trans-2,3-epoxybutane with triphenylphosphine to give but-2-ene. What is the stereochemistry of the double bond in the product?
(b) Show how this sequence might be used to convert cis-cyclooctene to trans-cyclooctene.
ANSWER:
Solution 14P