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The Wittig Reaction

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https://joechem.io/videos/38 for video on jOeCHEM and attached worksheet + solution (below video on jOeCHEM aka the link). https://joechem.io/videos/38 for video on jOeCHEM and attached worksheet + solution (below video on jOeCHEM aka the link). In this video, we talk about the Wittig Reaction and dissect it so we can confidently predict the product of Wittig rxns.

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9. The Wittig Reaction

1. Review of the Carbonyl Functional Group

2. Hydrate Formation (Forward Direction)--Acidic & Basic Conditions

3. Acetal Formation (Forward and Reverse Directions)

4. Imine Formation (Forward and Reverse Directions)

5. Enamine Formation (Forward and Reverse Directions)

6. Cyanohydrin Formation (Forward/Reverse Directions)

7. Thioacetals Explained

8. The Wolff Kishner Reaction

10. Return of the Wittig Reaction--Forming E Double Bonds

11. Baeyer Villiger Oxidation

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