Chapter 14: Organometallic Compounds
Preparation of Organomagnesium Reagents
Reaction type: oxidation - reduction
Summary
Organomagesiums are formed by the reaction of alkyl halides with magnesium metal.
Typical solvents are normally anhydrous diethyl ether or tetrahydrofuran.
The alkyl group can be primary, secondary or tertiary.
Halide reactivity : I > Br > Cl
R
can be alkyl, vinyl or aryl.
QUESTION
What is the oxidation state change for the C in the reaction methyl iodide to methyl magnesium iodide ?
ANSWER
What is the oxidation state change for the Mg in the reaction methyl iodide to methyl magnesium iodide ?
ANSWER
What is the oxidation state change for the I in the reaction methyl iodide to methyl magnesium iodide ?
ANSWER
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Dr. Ian Hunt
, Department of Chemistry
