Takai Olefination · Aldehyde → (E)-Vinyl Iodide
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Cr state Cr(II)
E:Z
Stage reagents ready
Carbon (R chain)
Oxygen (carbonyl)
Iodine (from CHI₃)
Chromium(II)
Carbenoid / H
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