1.1 Propose the reaction mechanism for the formation of the products formed in each of the reactions in the scheme below. Clearly show the stereochemistry of A and B and explain their formation. Ⓒ PPH3 @ PPH3 CHO NaH n-BuLi COMe MeO₂C A CHO 1.2 The reagent, (MeO)2P=O(CH₂CO2Me), is treated with sodium methoxide and the resultant species is then reacted with the following compound: CHO Give the product(s) of each step the reaction sequence. B

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1.1 Propose the reaction mechanism for the formation of the products formed in each
of the reactions in the scheme below. Clearly show the stereochemistry of A and B
and explain their formation.
Ⓒ
PPh₂
PPh3.
CHO
NaH
n-BuLi
COMe
MeO₂C
A
CHO
1.2 The reagent, (MeO)2P=O(CH₂CO₂Me), is treated with sodium methoxide and the
resultant species is then reacted with the following compound:
CHO
Give the product(s) of each step the reaction sequence.
B
Transcribed Image Text:1.1 Propose the reaction mechanism for the formation of the products formed in each of the reactions in the scheme below. Clearly show the stereochemistry of A and B and explain their formation. Ⓒ PPh₂ PPh3. CHO NaH n-BuLi COMe MeO₂C A CHO 1.2 The reagent, (MeO)2P=O(CH₂CO₂Me), is treated with sodium methoxide and the resultant species is then reacted with the following compound: CHO Give the product(s) of each step the reaction sequence. B
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