Chapter 18, Problem 18.29P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The mechanism of the oxo reaction consistent with the $\text{16-}$ and $\text{18-}$ electron rule involving all the intermediates is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Transition metal complexes are found very useful in catalyzing the organic reaction. Hydroformylation reaction also known as oxo reaction is the oxidation of an alkene into an aldehyde only. That is the alkene having alkyl groups at all positions do not give oxo reaction.