Grubbs Metathesis

What reagent is used for the Grubbs metathesis?

• Carboxylic Acid

• Olefins (Alkenes)

• Alcohols

• Metal Ions

What is the purpose of Grubbs Metathesis?

• Break a triple bond between carbon atoms

• Rearrange the four groups across the double bond

• To remove a carbon from the starting material

• To stabilize a transition metal

What is the orientation of the final product of Grubbs Metathesis?

• (Z) ONLY

• (E) ONLY

• (E) and (Z)

• doesn’t apply

What are the products of the following reaction? (TWO ANSWERS)

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What is the MAJOR product of the reaction?

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