The First Step in Olefin Metathesis Has the Metal Alkylidene

question 77

Multiple Choice

The first step in olefin metathesis has the metal alkylidene ([M]=) reacting with an alkene by ____ addition to form a ____ .

• A)[2+2],metalcyclopropoane
• B)[4+2],metalcyclobutane
• C)[2+2],metalcyclobutane
• D)[4+2],metalcyclopropane
• E)[2+2],metalcyclopentane

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