Chapter 7, Problem 7.6P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The curved arrow notation is to be shown for the proton transfer reaction between ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}\text{Li}$ and ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}\text{OH}$, and the products of this reaction are to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

Curved arrow notation is introduced as a means for keeping track of valence electrons in the elementary step of a proton transfer reaction. In the elementary step, electrons tend to flow from an electron-rich site to an electron-poor site. In general, group $\text{1A}$ metal cations tend to behave as spectator ions in the solution. Therefore, the anions in compounds containing these cations tend to behave as the reactive species. While breaking and making bonds in proton transfer reaction, thecatoms must obey the duet or octet rule.