Which of the Following Is a Simmons-Smith Cyclopropanation

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a Simmons-Smith cyclopropanation?

• A) R-X + Zn →
• B) R₂C=CR₂ + CH₂I₂ + Zn-Cu →
• C) CHCl₃ + NaOH →
• D) R₂C=CHI + (CH₃)₂CuLi →

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