Chapter 11.3, Problem 7P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The bromo-substituted compound required to form the following compound has to be identified.

Concept introduction:

Dialkyl lithium cuprate :

${\left(\text{R}\right)}_{\text{2}}\text{Cu-Li}$ is prepared by treating an organolithium reagent with cuprous iodide

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The bromo-substituted compound required for the synthesis of the following compound has to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Dialkyl lithium cuprate : ${\left(\text{R}\right)}_{\text{2}}\text{Cu-Li}$ is prepared by treating an organolithium reagent with cuprous iodide

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The bromo-substituted compound should be determined for the following compound.

Concept introduction:

Dialkyl lithium cuprate : ${\left(\text{R}\right)}_{\text{2}}\text{Cu-Li}$ is prepared by treating an organolithium reagent with cuprous iodide