to the hydroxy group.

C--H insertion

thumb Insertions are another common type of carbene reaction, a form of oxidative addition. Insertions may or may not occur in single step (see above). The end result is that the carbene interposes itself into an existing bond, preferably X-H (X not carbon), else C-H or (failing that) a C-C bond. Alkyl

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