Chapter 12, Problem 43PP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The starting material is a compound with three carbon atoms, and the desired product contains six carbon atoms. Reagents for the given conversion are to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

One of the ways this reaction can be achieved is by carbon-carbon coupling with the appropriate Grignard reagent. Organometallic reagents like Grignard Reagents are most used for carbon-carbon coupling reactions. This reaction can occur in presence of dry ether or acetone and Grignard reagent. In this case, Propyl Magnesium Bromide with $\text{2-propanol}$ can be used to obtain our product.