Problems and exercisesReaction of organocuprates and organocadmium compounds with acyl halides
1. Ketone, not tertiary alcohol
What is obtained when benzoyl chloride is treated with: a) lithium dimethylcuprate; b) two equivalents of methylmagnesium bromide?
2. Synthesis of a ketone
Propose a synthesis of 4-methyl-2-pentanone from an acid chloride and an organometallic reagent.