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What is the driving force in the wittig reaction?
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What is the driving force in the wittig reaction?

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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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