Heck Reaction Flashcards
1
Q
when is it used
A
sp2 carbon, couples aryl with alkene or alkene with alkene
2
Q
reactants requirements
A
alkene used can’t have B-H for high yields, gives a mixture of products that are difficult to separate
3
Q
catalyst used
A
pd(0), can be generated in situ using Pd(II) and base eg NEt3 or PPh3
4
Q
why is Pd(II) used
A
more stable
