Which of the following is the correct product obtained from the above reaction:
1) Cyclobutane
2) Cyclopropane
3) 2-Iodo cyclopropane
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Solution
When cis-2-butene reacts with diiodomethane in presence of Zn(Cu) in diethyl ether, carbene is added to the carbon carbon double bond to form cyclopropane ring.