Phenylmagnesium bromide reacts with sulfur dioxide to produce a reactive intermediate, which, on further reaction with CH3Br, produces methylphenylsulfone. Propose a mechanism for this reaction, and propose a structure for the reactive intermediate. MgBr CH3 SO2 CH3B THF, -78° C O=S=

Phenylmagnesium bromide reacts with sulfur dioxide to produce a reactive intermediate, which, on further reaction with CH3Br, produces methylphenylsulfone. Propose a mechanism for this reaction, and propose a structure for the reactive intermediate. MgBr CH3 SO2 CH3B THF, -78° C O=S=

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