Chapter 12, Problem 26P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The difference between the reactivities of the given oxygen heterocycles is to be explained.

Concept introduction:

The Grignard reagent is produced when magnesium reacts with alkenyl halides or alkyl halides. They are good nucleophiles. The Grignard reaction is an organometallic chemical reaction. The formation of Grignard reagent is as follows:

Tetrahydrofuran is a heterocyclic compound which is a five-membered ring. It is a polar solvent.