Chapter 15, Problem 36P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structural formula for the product with molecular formula ${\text{C}}_{\text{22}}{\text{H}}_{\text{32}}{\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$ of the given reaction is to be drawn and the other organic compound formed is to be identified.

Concept introduction:

The ruthenium complex abbreviated as ${\text{Cl}}_{\text{2}}{{\text{(PCy}}_{\text{3}}\text{)}}_{\text{2}}{\text{Ru=CHC}}_{\text{6}}{\text{H}}_{\text{5}}$ is called as Grubbs' catalyst.

Grubbs' catalyst is the most widely used catalyst for the olefin metathesis.

In olefin methathesis, two olefins react to form a new carbon-carbon bond, where ethylene formed as other alkene.

Grubbs' catalyst does not affect other functional groups present in a molecule along with the double bond.