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Reaction Stereochem (Add/Ox/Red)Stereochemistry

Stereochemistry of Simmons-Smith Reaction ( ZnCu,CH2I2Zn-Cu, CH_2I_2 )?

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Stereospecific Syn-addition. It adds a methylene group to an alkene to form a cyclopropane, retaining the cis/trans stereochemistry of the alkene.

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