What is the driving force in the wittig reaction?

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Rok Krulec · Answer 1 · 2020-05-03T17:50:22+0000

Formation of strong phosphorous-oxygen bonds drives the Wittig reaction. Phosphorous is extremely oxophilic, meaning that it forms strong bonds with oxygen.

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