The Heck reaction typically involves coupling what two types of compounds?
Aryl halides and alkenes
Alcohols and amines
Esters and ethers
Ketones and aldehydes
Answer
The Heck reaction is a palladium-catalyzed carbon-carbon bond-forming reaction that involves the coupling of aryl or vinyl halides with alkenes or alkynes. It proceeds via a catalytic cycle involving oxidative addition, migratory insertion, and reductive elimination steps. The reaction is widely used in organic synthesis for the construction of various carbon-carbon bonds.
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