Problems and exercisesThe Suzuki coupling
Exercise 1
Propose a synthesis of 2-methylbiphenyl by Suzuki coupling. Give the two possible disconnections and how you would prepare the boronic acid for one of them.
Exercise 2
(E)-Hex-1-enylboronic acid is coupled with (Z)-1-iodobut-1-ene. Which diene is obtained? What does this tell you about the stereochemistry of the reaction?