crossmetathesis

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cross metathesis

Etymology edit

From cross- +‎ metathesis.

Noun edit

crossmetathesis (plural crossmetatheses)

(organic chemistry) The reaction of two terminal olefins with the release of ethylene
R-CH=CH₂ + CH₂=CH-R^' => R-CH=CH-R^' + CH₂=CH₂

See also edit

ethenolysis (the reverse reaction)

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