Chapter 19, Problem 19.2P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The synthsis of the given organometallic compounds from an alkyl halide is to be shown.

Concept introduction:

The C atom in the C-Br bond is electron-poor, and the same is true of the C-Cl bond. When alkyl, alkenyl or aryl halide reacts with Mg(s) or Li(s), the organometallic reagent has formed and carbon atom becomes a partial negative charge. The resulting C atom is electron-rich, because C is more electronegative than the metal.