Asked by Jeremy Bohlman on Sep 24, 2024

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Two equivalents of methyl magnesium bromide will add to ________.

A) lactones
B) aldehydes
C) ketones
D) imines
E) secondary amines

Ketones

Organic compounds characterized by a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to two carbon atoms.

Imines

Chemical compounds characterized by the presence of a carbon-nitrogen double bond, with the nitrogen atom connected to a hydrogen atom or an organic radical.

  • Determine the reaction outcomes with Grignard reagents involving different organic compounds.
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Mohammed Saadi1 day ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Lactones, which are cyclic esters, can react with two equivalents of Grignard reagents like methyl magnesium bromide. The first equivalent opens the lactone ring, converting it into a tertiary alcohol, and the second equivalent reacts with the newly formed ester, leading to the formation of a tertiary alcohol.