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Alkane synthesis using R2CuLi

alkane synthesis using dialkyllithium cuprates

Reaction type: "Nucleophilic Substitution"

Summary

QUESTION
What evidence suggests that these reactions are not just simple SN2 reactions ? ANSWER

Related Reactions


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