In the Heck reaction (eq. 24.87), the active catalyst is Pd(PPh 3 ) 2 . Write equations

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In the Heck reaction (eq. 24.87), the active catalyst is Pd(PPh3)2. Write equations to show 

(a) oxidative addition of PhBr to Pd(PPh3)2 to give A, 

(b) Addition of CH2=CHCO2Me to A followed by migration of the Ph group to give the σ-bonded alkyl derivative B, and 

(c) β-hydride elimination to generate the Pd(II) complex C and free alkene D.


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Inorganic Chemistry

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Authors: Catherine Housecroft

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