Synthesis of Cyclobutanes Flashcards

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What are the two ways you can synthesise cyclobutanes?

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1) Irreversible cyclisation (cannot use reversible due to ring strain)
2) Via [2+2] cycloaddition

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[2+2] cycloadditions are thermally disallowed, meaning?

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It only occuring under irradiation (i.e. under UV light)

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What is the product of this reaction?

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