Phenyl Lithium Reaction
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Phenyl Lithium Reaction
I need an answer and explanation of the following reaction. The answer is option (a) but the book doesn't provide a mechanism.
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Re: Phenyl Lithium Reaction
Phenyllithium attack the CH2 group between the two Carbonylgroups. The Carbanion will push out the bromine and close the ring. This guide to product b first. With Hypoiodite it reduces b to product a by releaising acetate.