EBK ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
EBK ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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ISBN: 8220103151757
Author: LOUDON
Publisher: MAC HIGHER
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Chapter 19, Problem 19.24P
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The three different Grignard syntheses for 3-methyl-3-hexanol are to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

Grignard reagents are organometallic compounds which are prepared using alkyl halides in the presence of magnesium metal in dry ether. These reagents act as strong nucleophiles and bases. Grignard reagents reagent reacts with a ketone to form tertiary alcohol.

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