Chapter 9, Problem 9.33P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The products of the reaction between ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}-\text{Li}$ and ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}\text{OH}$ are to be predicted and the curved-arrow mechanism of the reaction is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Organometallic reagents like $\text{RLi}$ and $\text{RMgX}$ are the source of ${\text{R}}^{-}$, which acts as a nucleophile. They are formed when alkyl halide is treated with active metal atom in the presence of a specific solvent.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The products of the reaction between ${\left({\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}\right)}_2{\text{CHCH}}_{\text{2}}-\text{MgCl}$ and ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ are to be predicted and the curved-arrow mechanism of the reaction is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Organometallic reagents like $\text{RLi}$ and $\text{RMgX}$ are the source of ${\text{R}}^{-}$, which acts as a nucleophile. They are formed when alkyl halide is treated with active metal atom in the presence of a specific solvent.