Chapter 10.6, Problem 9P

Interpretation Introduction

a)

Interpretation:

As a base how much strong Grignard reagent is to be stated. Further based on the pKa values of alkanes and alkynes whether the reaction shown will occur as written is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

Stronger acids have low pKa values. A strong acid will yield a weak conjugate base. Similarly Weak acids will give strong conjugate bases. A strong base will readily remove a proton from a weak acid.

To state:

How much strong Grignard reagent is and to predict based on the pKa values of alkanes and alkynes whether the reaction shown will occur as written.

Interpretation Introduction

b)

Interpretation:

As a base how much strong Grignard reagent is to be stated. Further Based on the pKa values of alkanes and ammonia to predict whether the reaction shown will occur as written.

Concept introduction:

Stronger acids have low pKa values. A strong acid will yield a weak conjugate base. Similarly weak acids will give strong conjugate bases. A strong base will readily remove a proton from a weak acid.

To state:

How much strong Grignard reagent is and to predict based on the pKa values of alkanes and ammonia whether the reaction shown will occur as written.