(a)
Interpretation:
A mechanism for the reaction of two equivalents of the methyllithium with carboxylic acids to produce
Concept introduction:
Organolithium reagents are very reactive
(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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