Definition
A reagent used to perform a Wittig reaction.
Explanation
Where a chemical reaction of an aldehyde or ketone with a triphenyl phosphonium ylide occurs. The results or the product is alkene and triphenyl-phosphine oxide.
Wittig Reagent
In one sentence
Where a chemical reaction of an aldehyde or ketone with a triphenyl phosphonium ylide occurs. The results or the product is alkene and triphenyl-phosphine oxide.
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