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18C: Organic Synthesis

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Total cards: 8•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

State the purpose of Grignard reagents.

Back (Answer)

Increasing chain length.

#2
Front (Question)

Describe the preparation of Grignard reagents.

Back (Answer)

React bromoalkane with magnesium turnings in dry ether, Heat under reflux.

#3
Front (Question)

Reaction of Grignard reagents with carbon dioxide: Conditions, Product.

Back (Answer)

In dry ether, add dilute HCl, Carboxylic acid.

#4
Front (Question)

Describe the reaction: Grignard reagent -> carboxylic acid

Back (Answer)

React with carbon dioxide in dry ether, Add dilute HCl.

#5
Front (Question)

Reactions of Grignard reagents with carbonyls: Condition, Products.

Back (Answer)

In dry ether, add dilute HCl, Methanal -> primary alcohol Aldehyde -> secondary alcohol Ketone -> tertiary alcohol

#6
Front (Question)

Describe the reaction: Grignard reagent -> primary alcohol

Back (Answer)

React with methanal in dry ether, Add dilute HCl.

#7
Front (Question)

Describe the reaction: Grignard reagent -> secondary alcohol

Back (Answer)

React with aldehyde in dry ether, Add dilute HCl.

#8
Front (Question)

Describe the reaction: Grignard reagent -> tertiary alcohol

Back (Answer)

React with ketone in dry ether, Add dilute HCl.