Question #33556

Explain the lack reactivity of dimethoxy carbene towards isobutylene.

Expert's answer


Due to steric hindrance caused by the presence of two methoxy groups and two methyl groups on adjacent carbon atoms, cyclopropane ring formation reaction product is not possible.

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