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Olefin Metathesis. Ruthenium – Carbene Mediated Reaction. Organometallic Catalyst is Used. This reaction can be thought of as a reaction where all the C=C bonds are cleaved and then rearranged in a statistical fashion. Chauvin’s Mechanism (1971). “Forbidden” [2+2] Cycloadditions.
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Olefin Metathesis Ruthenium – Carbene Mediated Reaction
Organometallic Catalyst is Used • This reaction can be thought of as a reaction where all the C=C bonds are cleaved and then rearranged in a statistical fashion.