19.7b The Wittig Reaction

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    1. P(Ph)3 + R-X + BuLi gives a phosphorous ylide
    2. ylide reacts with a ketone or aldehyde to yield an alkene (C=O converted to C=C)

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    Formation of a Phosphoylide

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