Re: TOJC Alkene question

guestrp@plu.edu
Wed, 11 Dec 1996 11:31:23 -0800 (PST)

Kevin,
I am not positive but I think that a radical reaction is needed to form an
alkene. There is little elecronegative difference betweeen the carbon and
hydrogen, so no dipole moment will occur to break the c-h bonds to form a
alkene.
Ray

On Wed, 11 Dec 1996 michelks@plu.edu wrote:

> Hello,
> A quick question about alkenes. If I had an alkane that was completely
> saturated with H and I needed to undergo a reaction to form an alkene how
> would I do it since I have no leaving group? Do I undergo a radical
> reaction so that I have a Br on my alkane and then undergo my Elimination
> reaction so that I could proceed with a synthesis?
> Good luck on finals and remember we are paying people to let us undergo
> the pain of fianls!!!
> Kevin Michels
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