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Interpretation:
With respect to the given condition, the structure of the major product formed by the reaction of methylmagnesium bromide with 4-tert-butylcyclohexanone has to be predicted.
Concept introduction:
Alkyl or aryl magnesium halides (RMgX) are known as Grignard reagent. The Grignard reaction is an organometallic
Synthesis of Grignard reagent is shown below,
The
Addition of a Grignard reagent to an
Thus,
Reaction of Grignard reagent with formaldehyde yields primary alcohol. Secondary and tertiary alcohol can be prepared by the reaction of Grignard reagent with any aldehyde (except formaldehyde) and ketone respectively.
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