Consider the following reaction.The complex in the middle underwent a(n)_____ reaction to make the final product.
A)oxidative addition
B)ligand dissociation
C)insertion
D)ligand association
E)reductive elimination

Question

Consider the following reaction.The complex in the middle underwent a(n)_____ reaction to make the final product. 
A)oxidative addition 
B)ligand dissociation 
C)insertion 
D)ligand association 
E)reductive elimination

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The reaction shown involves the loss of a hydride ligand and the formation of a carbon-carbon double bond. This is characteristic of a reductive elimination reaction.

Consider the Following Reaction