Daily Archives: May 10, 2016

Markovnikov’s Rule

Markovnikov’s Rule

General Characteristics In electrophilic addition reactions of alkenes, the electrophiles (electronically positive atoms or groups) generally bond with the carbon that has more hydrogen atoms. This ...

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Matteson Reaction

Matteson Reaction

General Characteristics The one-carbon homologation of boronate compounds using α-halocarbanions is called the Matteson reaction. The rearrangement of the intermediate can be rendered stereoselective ...

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