Which reagent is needed to convert diiodomethane into the Simmons-Smith carbenoid?

S n / Z n

couple

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S n / C u

couple

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Z n / C u

couple

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Z n / C a

couple

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Solution

The correct option is A $Z n / C u$ couple
Zn/Cu couple reagent is needed to convert diiodo methane into the simmons-smith carbenoid.
$C H_{2} I_{2} + Z n (C u) \to C H_{2} + Z n I_{2}$

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Z n - C u

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C u^{2 +} / C u = 0.34 V

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