Chapter 12, Problem 5PP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reagents that are necessary to achieve the following transformations.

Concept introduction:

Organolithium compounds are strong bases. They react with compounds containing hydrogen attached to electronegative atoms such as oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur. They are denoted as follows:

Organolithiums are formed by the reduction of organic halides with lithium metal in the presence of diethyl ether at low temperatures. They are highly reactive to water or alcohols.