(a)
To determine: If n-hexane is a suitable solvent for Grignard reactions.
Interpretation: n-hexane being a suitable solvent for Grignard reactions is to be validated.
Concept introduction: The suitable solvents for Grignard reaction are those compounds which contains an ether
Grignard reactions are useful in synthesis of the compounds.
Ethers are non acidic in nature so, they do not react with basic Grignard reagents. Due to this, they are suitable solvents for Grignard reactions.
(b)
To determine: If
Interpretation:
Concept introduction: The suitable solvents for Grignard reaction are those compounds which contains an ether functional group.
Grignard reactions are useful in synthesis of the compounds.
Ethers are non acidic in nature so, they do not react with basic Grignard reagents. Due to this, they are suitable solvents for Grignard reactions.
(c)
To determine: If
Interpretation:
Concept introduction: The suitable solvents for Grignard reaction are those compounds which contain an ether functional group.
Grignard reactions are useful in synthesis of the compounds.
Ethers are non acidic in nature so, they do not react with basic Grignard reagents. Due to this, they are suitable solvents for Grignard reactions.
(d)
To determine: If cyclohexane is a suitable solvent for Grignard reactions.
Interpretation: Cyclohexane being a suitable solvent for Grignard reactions is to be validated.
Concept introduction: The suitable solvents for Grignard reaction are those compounds which contain an ether functional group.
Grignard reactions are useful in synthesis of the compounds.
Ethers are non acidic in nature so, they do not react with basic Grignard reagents. Due to this, they are suitable solvents for Grignard reactions.
(e)
To determine: If benzene is a suitable solvent for Grignard reactions.
Interpretation: Benzene being a suitable solvent for Grignard reactions is to be validated.
Concept introduction: The suitable solvents for Grignard reaction are those compounds which contains an ether functional group.
Grignard reactions are useful in synthesis of the compounds.
Ethers are non acidic in nature so, they do not react with basic Grignard reagents. Due to this, they are suitable solvents for Grignard reactions.
(f)
To determine: If
Interpretation:
Concept introduction: The suitable solvents for Grignard reaction are those compounds which contains an ether functional group.
Grignard reactions are useful in synthesis of the compounds.
Ethers are non acidic in nature so, they do not react with basic Grignard reagents. Due to this, they are suitable solvents for Grignard reactions.
(g)
To determine: If tetrahydrofuran is a suitable solvent for Grignard reactions.
Interpretation: Tetrahydrofuran being a suitable solvent for Grignard reactions is to be validated.
Concept introduction: The suitable solvents for Grignard reaction are those compounds which contains an ether functional group.
Grignard reactions are useful in synthesis of the compounds.
Ethers are non acidic in nature so, they do not react with basic Grignard reagents. Due to this, they are suitable solvents for Grignard reactions.
(h)
To determine: If
Interpretation:
Concept introduction: The suitable solvents for Grignard reaction are those compounds which contains an ether functional group.
Grignard reactions are useful in synthesis of the compounds.
Ethers are non acidic in nature so, they do not react with basic Grignard reagents. Due to this, they are suitable solvents for Grignard reactions.
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Chapter 10 Solutions
Organic Chemistry (9th Edition)
- Which of the following compounds are suitable solvents for Grignard reactions?(a) n-hexane (b) CH3¬O¬CH3 (c) CHCl3(d) cyclohexane (e) benzene (f) CH3OCH2CH2OCH3arrow_forwardWhy Nitration is a useful reaction ?arrow_forwardFill in the fields (reagent or products) left blank in the reaction below.arrow_forward
- Choose the best reagents from the list provided below for carrying out the following conversion. Match the reagent with the step number. HCl (aq), Zn(Hg) KMnO4, H3O+ CH3Cl, AlCl3 HNO3, H2SO4 Cl2, FeCl3 fuming sulfuric acidarrow_forwardHelp with filling in the reagentsarrow_forwardwhat is the real life application of 1-chloropropane + H2O → propan-1-ol + HCl? What is an example of this reaction in our real life?arrow_forward
- positive RESULTS with these reagents write down the reactions and products that occurarrow_forwardThe following series of reactions yields ___________. 1) Butanoic acid and SOCl2; set product aside for use in step 3 2) Bromoethane in excess plus Mg and ether 3) Add the product of step 1 to the reaction mix of step 2 4) When the reaction is complete, add dilute aqueous acid 3-ethylhexan-3-ol 3-ethylheptan-2-ol hexanoic acid hexanal 3-heptanonearrow_forwardwhat is the difference between these two the aldo condensation reaction was preformed Part A NaoH= 2.5g = 0.0625 mol Benzaldehyde= 2.65 g =0.0250 mol Acetone 0.725 g = 0.0125 mol Theoretical yield=0.0125 mol Actual yield= 2.1g Percent yield=71.67% Expected melting point= 110.5-112 degree Celsius Melting point observered= 112 degree Celsius Part B acetophenone 0.5 g, 4.2 mmol Para-methylbenzaldehyde 0.5 g, 4.2 mmol NaOH=0.18g = mol Theroretical yield=0.93g =0.0519 mol Percent yield=76.8% Actual yield= 0.715 g Melting point observered= 93 degree Celsius Expected melting point =93-94.5 degree Celsiusarrow_forward
- Why should we Study Elimination Reactions?arrow_forwardWrite the reagentsarrow_forwardSpecify which compound from 2-methyl-2-butanol or 2-butanol and 1-Methylcyclopentanol or cyclohexanol compound pairs will convert to alkyl bromide faster with HBr. Write down the reactions for fast-converting alcoholsarrow_forward
Organic Chemistry: A Guided InquiryChemistryISBN:9780618974122Author:Andrei StraumanisPublisher:Cengage Learning
Organic ChemistryChemistryISBN:9781305580350Author:William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. FootePublisher:Cengage Learning