Problems and exercisesThe Peterson reaction and related processes
Exercise 1
A single diastereomer of a β-hydroxysilane is split into two portions. One is treated with KH in THF and the other with H2SO4 in THF. What is the relationship between the alkenes obtained? Explain.
Exercise 2
Why can the adduct of (trimethylsilyl)methylmagnesium chloride with a ketone be isolated, whereas that of (trimethylsilyl)methyllithium and, especially, that of a potassium reagent eliminate spontaneously?