(a) Starting with the alkene complex shown in Fig. 22.22 with trans-DHC=CHD in place of C₂H₄, assume dissolved OH⁻ attacks from the side opposite the metal. Give a stereochemical drawing of the resulting compound. 

(b) Assume attack on the coordinated trans-DHC=CHD by an OH⁻ ligand coordinated to Pd, and draw the stereochemistry of the resulting compound.

(c) Does the stereochemistry differentiate these proposed steps in the Wacker process?

Figure 22.22.

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O₂ + 2 H+ j 2 Cu(II) H₂O + H+ 2 Cu(1) Pd(0) E FL OH Pd(II) Pd(II) A H₂C=CH₂ D OH H-Pd(II) T B Pd(II) OH H₂O Pd(II) C H*