T Thundercatz Full Member 10+ Year Member 15+ Year Member Jul 19, 2008 #1 Advertisement - Members don't see this ad Hi, On number 83, wouldnt the CO2 react with both the MgBr and methyl group to form 2 COOHs?
Advertisement - Members don't see this ad Hi, On number 83, wouldnt the CO2 react with both the MgBr and methyl group to form 2 COOHs?
mddang Full Member 15+ Year Member Jul 19, 2008 #2 The methyl group is not reactive towards the grignard reagent or CO2. Upvote 0 Downvote
doc3232 Full Member 10+ Year Member 15+ Year Member Jul 19, 2008 #3 I don't know if I understand the question, but I think grignards would attack a CO2. Upvote 0 Downvote
A Andrew324 Full Member 10+ Year Member 15+ Year Member Jul 19, 2008 #4 Can you write out the entire question? Upvote 0 Downvote
