This reaction usually give a mixture of cis- and trans-diphenylethene, but in this experiment, we prepared only the trans-isomer. Explain how?

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This reaction usually give a mixture of cis- and trans-diphenylethene, but in this experiment,
we prepared only the trans-isomer. Explain how?
Transcribed Image Text:This reaction usually give a mixture of cis- and trans-diphenylethene, but in this experiment, we prepared only the trans-isomer. Explain how?
PPh3Cl*
NaOH/H2O
Intermediate A
CH2Cl2
1)
What is the structure of intermediate A?
Transcribed Image Text:PPh3Cl* NaOH/H2O Intermediate A CH2Cl2 1) What is the structure of intermediate A?
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