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