crossmetathesis

noun

crossmetathesis

noun

Etymology From cross- + metathesis.

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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences The reaction of two terminal olefins with the release of ethylene

  • R-CH=CH₂ + CH₂=CH-R^' => R-CH=CH-R^' + CH₂=CH₂
Related terms
ethenolysis

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