Synthesis of Alkanes
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From Alkenes
Stereospecific! Surface reaction, complete reduction usually occurs
McMurry 7.7, Schmid 8.11
McMurry 7.5, Schmid 8.1 - 8.4
+ ZnI2
Stereospecific!
A dichlorocyclopropane ring can be made using chloroform and base (e.g. t-butoxide)
McMurry 7.6, Schmid 8.7
From alkyl halides
McMurry 10.8, Moisture at any point after the Grignard is formed and before any other reaction will result in alkane formation.
McMurry 10.8, Occurs if the ether concentration is too low.
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