Question

a) Predict the major product in reaction given below:

hv C6H5COC6H5
+ (CH3
)2CCH2
Write the detail mechanism of this reaction to justify your answer.

Answer 1

Benzophenone reacts with 2-methyl-2-butene ( CH3)2C=CH2 under the influence of ultraviolet light to give oxetanes -main product.^[1]

[1] Photochemical reactions of carbonyl compounds in solution: Paterno:Büchi reaction. N.C.

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