Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781936221349
Author: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 20, Problem 20.51AP
Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

A mechanism for the reaction of two equivalents of the methyllithium with carboxylic acids to produce ketones is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Organolithium reagents are very reactive organometallic compounds. These compounds attack directly on the carbonyl carbon of carbonyl compounds. The organolithium compounds are very strong base and therefore, undergo acid-base reactions very quickly.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The product of the given reaction is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Organolithium reagents are very reactive organometallic compounds. These compounds attack directly on the carbonyl carbon of carbonyl compounds. The organolithium compounds are very strong base and therefore, undergo acid-base reactions very quickly.

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