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Grignard reagents react slowly with oxetane to produce
Chapter 2, Problem 48SP(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Grignard reagents react slowly with oxetane to produce primary alcohols. Propose a mechanism for this reaction, and suggest why oxetane reacts with Grignard reagents even though most ethers do not.
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
R-Mg-X
R-CH2CH2CH2-O- +MgX
salt of 1°alcohol
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Grignard reagents react slowly with oxetane to produce primary alcohols. Propose a mechanism for this reaction, and suggest why oxetane reacts with Grignard reagents even though most ethers do not.
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
R-Mg-X
R-CH2CH2CH2-O- +MgX
salt of 1°alcohol
ANSWER:
Solution 48SP