C=C bond forming reactions
4.
Alkene Metathesis
Alkene metathesis or olefin metathesis is a C=C
forming reaction in which the components of two alkenes are redistributed to
form a new C=C bond. This fascinating reaction led to the award of Nobel Prize to
Chauvin, Grubbs, and Schrock collectively in 2005. They have worked enormously
on the reaction mechanism and kinetics of alkene metathesis.
