The reaction of an aldehyde or ketone with a Grignard reagent is a nucleophilic addition to the
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(a) What is the nucleophile?
(b) The magnesium portion of the Grignard reagent plays an important part in this reaction. What is its function?
(c) What product is formed initially?
(d) What product forms when water is added?
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Organic Chemistry
ISBN: 978-1118133576
11th edition
Authors: Graham Solomons, Craig Fryhle, Scott Snyder
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