Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321768418
ISBN 13: 978-0-32176-841-4

Chapter 7 - Structure and Synthesis of Alkenes - Problems - Page 302: Problem 7-11 h

Answer

The alkene is stable.

Work Step by Step

According to Bredt's rule, for an alkene with the double bond on the bridgehead to be stable, it should have a minimum 8 membered ring. This alkene has the double bond on the bridgehead of a 8-member ring. So, the alkene is stable.
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