Chapter 10.8B, Problem 10.11P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: If n-hexane is a suitable solvent for Grignard reactions.

Interpretation: n-hexane being a suitable solvent for Grignard reactions is to be validated.

Concept introduction: The suitable solvents for Grignard reaction are those compounds which contains an ether functional group.

Grignard reactions are useful in synthesis of the compounds.

Ethers are non acidic in nature so, they do not react with basic Grignard reagents. Due to this, they are suitable solvents for Grignard reactions.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: If ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{OCH}}_{\text{3}}$ is a suitable solvent for Grignard reactions.

Interpretation: ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{OCH}}_{\text{3}}$ being a suitable solvent for Grignard reactions is to be validated.

Concept introduction: The suitable solvents for Grignard reaction are those compounds which contains an ether functional group.

Grignard reactions are useful in synthesis of the compounds.

Ethers are non acidic in nature so, they do not react with basic Grignard reagents. Due to this, they are suitable solvents for Grignard reactions.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: If ${\text{CHCl}}_3$ is a suitable solvent for Grignard reactions.

Interpretation: ${\text{CHCl}}_3$ being a suitable solvent for Grignard reactions is to be validated.

Concept introduction: The suitable solvents for Grignard reaction are those compounds which contain an ether functional group.

Grignard reactions are useful in synthesis of the compounds.

Ethers are non acidic in nature so, they do not react with basic Grignard reagents. Due to this, they are suitable solvents for Grignard reactions.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: If cyclohexane is a suitable solvent for Grignard reactions.

Interpretation: Cyclohexane being a suitable solvent for Grignard reactions is to be validated.

Concept introduction: The suitable solvents for Grignard reaction are those compounds which contain an ether functional group.

Grignard reactions are useful in synthesis of the compounds.

Ethers are non acidic in nature so, they do not react with basic Grignard reagents. Due to this, they are suitable solvents for Grignard reactions.

(e)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: If benzene is a suitable solvent for Grignard reactions.

Interpretation: Benzene being a suitable solvent for Grignard reactions is to be validated.

Concept introduction: The suitable solvents for Grignard reaction are those compounds which contains an ether functional group.

Grignard reactions are useful in synthesis of the compounds.

Ethers are non acidic in nature so, they do not react with basic Grignard reagents. Due to this, they are suitable solvents for Grignard reactions.

(f)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: If ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{OCH}}_2{\text{CH}}_2{\text{OCH}}_{\text{3}}$ is a suitable solvent for Grignard reactions.

Interpretation: ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{OCH}}_2{\text{CH}}_2{\text{OCH}}_{\text{3}}$ being a suitable solvent for Grignard reactions is to be validated.

Concept introduction: The suitable solvents for Grignard reaction are those compounds which contains an ether functional group.

Grignard reactions are useful in synthesis of the compounds.

Ethers are non acidic in nature so, they do not react with basic Grignard reagents. Due to this, they are suitable solvents for Grignard reactions.

(g)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: If tetrahydrofuran is a suitable solvent for Grignard reactions.

Interpretation: Tetrahydrofuran being a suitable solvent for Grignard reactions is to be validated.

Concept introduction: The suitable solvents for Grignard reaction are those compounds which contains an ether functional group.

Grignard reactions are useful in synthesis of the compounds.

Ethers are non acidic in nature so, they do not react with basic Grignard reagents. Due to this, they are suitable solvents for Grignard reactions.

(h)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: If $1$,$4$-dioxane is a suitable solvent for Grignard reactions.

Interpretation: $1$,$4$-dioxane being a suitable solvent for Grignard reactions is to be validated.

Concept introduction: The suitable solvents for Grignard reaction are those compounds which contains an ether functional group.

Grignard reactions are useful in synthesis of the compounds.

Ethers are non acidic in nature so, they do not react with basic Grignard reagents. Due to this, they are suitable solvents for Grignard reactions.