ring expansion occurs wen carbocation is an intermediate to provide stability. it occurs upto 5 member ring generally
Can someone plz explain how and when does ring expansion occur? thanks in advance!
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vector
·2009-07-07 08:23:38
yes no
·2009-07-07 08:49:16
both of u r rite,but not completely..it doesnt happen in every reaction
it happens only in three situations(three kinds of reaction)
that i || tell later
but eg. it will nt take place when reaction is going through SN2 reaction( do u understand.why it is so??)
Debotosh..
·2009-07-28 09:16:25
remember......ring expansion occurs in any reaction where 1 step expansion can reach a ring lower than or equal to a 6 membered ring but not further!!!!