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**Predicting the Major Product: Analysis of Stereochemistry**

**Objective:**  
To predict the major product of the chemical reaction provided, focusing on stereochemistry, and determining whether the product will be the threo or syn isomer.

**Reaction Details:**  
The reaction involves a ketone with a phenyl and a tert-butyl group, subjected to:

1. CH₃Li (methyl lithium)
2. H₂O (water)

**Mechanism Overview:**

1. **Addition of CH₃Li:**  
   - The reaction begins with the nucleophilic addition of the methyl group (\(CH₃^-\)) from methyl lithium (CH₃Li) to the carbonyl carbon of the ketone.
   - This addition proceeds via the formation of a tetrahedral alkoxide intermediate.

2. **Protonation:**  
   - In the next step, water (H₂O) protonates the alkoxide, leading to the formation of an alcohol.
   
**Stereochemical Consideration:**

- The stereochemistry of the product depends on the orientation of the groups attached to the newly formed chiral center.
- The reaction between an organometallic reagent like CH₃Li and a ketone can lead to different stereochemical outcomes (threo or syn isomers) based on steric and electronic factors.

**Determining the Isomer:**

- To decide if the product is a threo or syn isomer, consider the reaction pathway and the model that influences stereochemistry.
- Typically, such reactions are considered under "Felkin-Anh" or "Cram’s rule" models that predict the preferred stereochemical outcome.
- The dominant interaction is directed by avoiding steric hindrance, hence leading to the formation of the more stable transition state and therefore the more stable product.

**Conclusion:**  
By analyzing the reaction pathway and considering factors like steric hindrance and electronic effects, an informed prediction can be made regarding the major product being either the threo or syn isomer.

**Note:**  
Further elaboration with diagrams and models (e.g., Newman projections) may be added on educational platforms to enhance understanding.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Predicting the Major Product: Analysis of Stereochemistry** **Objective:** To predict the major product of the chemical reaction provided, focusing on stereochemistry, and determining whether the product will be the threo or syn isomer. **Reaction Details:** The reaction involves a ketone with a phenyl and a tert-butyl group, subjected to: 1. CH₃Li (methyl lithium) 2. H₂O (water) **Mechanism Overview:** 1. **Addition of CH₃Li:** - The reaction begins with the nucleophilic addition of the methyl group (\(CH₃^-\)) from methyl lithium (CH₃Li) to the carbonyl carbon of the ketone. - This addition proceeds via the formation of a tetrahedral alkoxide intermediate. 2. **Protonation:** - In the next step, water (H₂O) protonates the alkoxide, leading to the formation of an alcohol. **Stereochemical Consideration:** - The stereochemistry of the product depends on the orientation of the groups attached to the newly formed chiral center. - The reaction between an organometallic reagent like CH₃Li and a ketone can lead to different stereochemical outcomes (threo or syn isomers) based on steric and electronic factors. **Determining the Isomer:** - To decide if the product is a threo or syn isomer, consider the reaction pathway and the model that influences stereochemistry. - Typically, such reactions are considered under "Felkin-Anh" or "Cram’s rule" models that predict the preferred stereochemical outcome. - The dominant interaction is directed by avoiding steric hindrance, hence leading to the formation of the more stable transition state and therefore the more stable product. **Conclusion:** By analyzing the reaction pathway and considering factors like steric hindrance and electronic effects, an informed prediction can be made regarding the major product being either the threo or syn isomer. **Note:** Further elaboration with diagrams and models (e.g., Newman projections) may be added on educational platforms to enhance understanding.
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