birch reaction

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why cyclohexene reacts with K liquid NH3 gives cyclohexane giving poor yield????????

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vector ·2009-02-20 09:36:11

try

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vector ·2009-02-20 21:49:03

PLZZZZ REPLY

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Abhishek Priyam ·2009-02-21 00:25:02

In cyclohexene theres no such resonance which stabilises the radical.. so initital transfer of electron from K is not so preferred...

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Dr.House ·2009-02-21 00:26:30

priyam , then i think it should be applicable to all cases where no resonance is possible na.........???????????

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Abhishek Priyam ·2009-02-21 00:27:40

yes...

in cyclohexene.. only 2⁰ radical is formed... hence less stable..

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Dr.House ·2009-02-21 00:32:44

ok thanks

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Abhishek Priyam ·2009-02-21 01:06:57

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vector ·2009-02-21 01:08:28

even i think so

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