Chapter 7, Problem 7.22P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The product of the reaction between phenol (${\text{C}}_{\text{6}}{\text{H}}_{\text{5}}\text{OH}$) and the given compound is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

In organometallic compounds, the metal-carbon bond is ionic. In most cases, the metal ion behaves as a spectator ion, and therefore, the organic part of the compound can be treated as a base or as an anionic nucleophile.

Whether the anion behaves as a base or a nucleophile depends on the whether the substrate contains an acidic proton or an easily approachable electron-poor carbon atom. The size of the anionic species is also a factor.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The product of the reaction between phenol (${\text{C}}_{\text{6}}{\text{H}}_{\text{5}}\text{OH}$) and the given compound is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

In organometallic compounds, the metal-carbon bond is ionic. In most cases, the metal ion behaves as a spectator ion, and therefore, the organic part of the compound can be treated as a base or as an anionic nucleophile.

Whether the anion behaves as a base or a nucleophile depends on the whether the substrate contains an acidic proton or an easily approachable electron-poor carbon atom. The size of the anionic species is also a factor.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The product of the reaction between phenol (${\text{C}}_{\text{6}}{\text{H}}_{\text{5}}\text{OH}$) and the given compound is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

In organometallic compounds, the metal-carbon bond is ionic. In most cases, the metal ion behaves as a spectator ion, and therefore, the organic part of the compound can be treated as a base or as an anionic nucleophile.

Whether the anion behaves as a base or a nucleophile depends on the whether the substrate contains an acidic proton or an easily approachable electron-poor carbon atom. The size of the anionic species is also a factor.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation:

The product of the reaction between phenol (${\text{C}}_{\text{6}}{\text{H}}_{\text{5}}\text{OH}$) and the given compound is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

In organometallic compounds, the metal-carbon bond is ionic. In most cases, the metal ion behaves as a spectator ion, and therefore, the organic part of the compound can be treated as a base or as an anionic nucleophile.

Whether the anion behaves as a base or a nucleophile depends on the whether the substrate contains an acidic proton or an easily approachable electron-poor carbon atom. The size of the anionic species is also a factor.