Question: The Wittig reaction (Section 16.10) can be used in the synthesis of aldehydes, for example, (a) How would you prepare CH3OCH == P(C6H5)3? (b) Show

The Wittig reaction (Section 16.10) can be used in the synthesis of aldehydes, for example,

The Wittig reaction (Section 16.10) can be used in the

(a) How would you prepare CH3OCH == P(C6H5)3?
(b) Show with a mechanism how the second reaction produces an aldehyde.
(c) How would you use this method to prepare

The Wittig reaction (Section 16.10) can be used in the

From cyclohexanone?

OCHs CH3O P(C6H5)3 CH3 CH30 60% HO H2O CHO 85% CHO

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