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Question

When attempting to solve the following "predict-the-product" problem, a student wrote the response shown below, a common error. Justify why this reaction would not work.

Accepted Answer

The Grignard reagent would react with its internal carbonyl group first.

Answer

The Grignard reagent needs to be in a basic medium.

Answer

The Grignard reagent would not react with the carbonyl because of the phenyl ring.

Answer

The Grignard reagent can only react with carbonyl if there is a lithium cation present.

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When attempting to solve the following "predict-the-product" problem, a student wrote the response shown below, a common error. Justify why this reaction would not work.