Show two different versions of the mechanisms for the addition of a Grignard reagent (PhMgCl) to acetone. Stop at the alkoxide stage and be sure to show the cation. A. The classical "arrow-pushing" mechanism (HINT: use to show electron movement) B. The single-electron transfer (SET) mechanism (HINT: use to show electron movement)

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2. Show two different versions of the mechanisms for the addition of a Grignard reagent (PhMgCl) to
acetone. Stop at the alkoxide stage and be sure to show the cation.
A. The classical "arrow-pushing" mechanism (HINT: use
B. The single-electron transfer (SET) mechanism (HINT: use
to show electron movement)
U
to show electron movement)
Transcribed Image Text:2. Show two different versions of the mechanisms for the addition of a Grignard reagent (PhMgCl) to acetone. Stop at the alkoxide stage and be sure to show the cation. A. The classical "arrow-pushing" mechanism (HINT: use B. The single-electron transfer (SET) mechanism (HINT: use to show electron movement) U to show electron movement)
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