Why are Grignard reactions important?
1 Answer
Jun 10, 2016
Because (i) they are relatively easy to perform; and (ii), they are one of the few reactions to form
Explanation:
A Grignard reagent may be made from a hydrocarbyl halide as shown:
A carboxylic acid may be formed by pouring the Grignard onto dry ice:
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And from ethylene oxide, a
Grignard reagents are remarkably easy to make given dry solvents, and they are reactive beasts.