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Synthesis of Cyclobutanes
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Total cards: 3•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
What are the two ways you can synthesise cyclobutanes?
Back (Answer)
1) Irreversible cyclisation (cannot use reversible due to ring strain) 2) Via [2+2] cycloaddition
#2
Front (Question)
[2+2] cycloadditions are thermally disallowed, meaning?
Back (Answer)
It only occuring under irradiation (i.e. under UV light)
#3
Front (Question)
What is the product of this reaction?
Back (Answer)