Crossmetathesis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Crossmetathesis is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) The reaction of two terminal olefins with the release of ethylene.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) The reaction of two terminal olefins with the release of ethylene.
Example Sentences
R-CH=CH₂ + CH₂=CH-R^' => R-CH=CH-R^' + CH₂=CH₂
Word Forms
- crossmetatheses
- cross metathesis
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include metathesis, self-metathesis, selfmetathesis, ethenolysis, transmetallation, cyclometalation.
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