Nitriles undergo alkylation at the α position much like ketones undergo alkylation at the α position. The

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Nitriles undergo alkylation at the α position much like ketones undergo alkylation at the α position.

1) LDA .CN .CN 2) RX


The α position of the nitrile is first deprotonated to give a resonance- stabilized anion (like an enolate), which then functions as a nucleophile to attack the alkyl halide.

(a) Draw the mechanism for this process.

(b) Using this process, show the reagents you would use to achieve the following transformation:

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

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