Chapter 18, Problem 18.17P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The two products formed when iodobenzene and propene are subjected to Heck reaction are to be stated. The reason as to why there are two products formed is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The treatment of an organic halide with an alkene in the presence of $\text{Pd}$ catalyst to form an alkene that is highly substituted with a new $\text{C}-\text{C}$ bond is known as Heck reaction. Generally $\left[\text{P}{\left(\text{OAc}\right)}_2\right]$ in the presence of $\left[\text{P}{\left(\text{o-tolyl}\right)}_{\text{3}}\right]$ is utilized as catalyst. The reaction is carried out in the presence of organic base, like $\left[{\text{Et}}_{\text{3}}\text{N}\right]$.