ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (LOOSELEAF)-PACKAGE
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (LOOSELEAF)-PACKAGE
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Chapter 16.4, Problem 3P
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Interpretation:

The suitable Grignard reagent that is used for the preparation of each of the given compound by taking ethylene oxide as a starting material is to be explained.

Concept introduction:

The Grignard reagent is prepared by the reaction of alkyl or aryl bromide with magnesium metal in the presence of ether.

This reagent converts the epoxide into alcohol that has a greater number of carbon atoms than that of epoxide ring. The general equation for this reaction is shown as follows:

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (LOOSELEAF)-PACKAGE, Chapter 16.4, Problem 3P

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