The discussion centers on determining the number of molecules required for the Grignard reaction with a carbonate. Participants suggest that 3 molecules are needed for complete reduction of the carbonate, while others propose that 5 molecules may be necessary when considering the involvement of anhydrides and alcohols. The conversation highlights the confusion between carbonates and anhydrides, emphasizing that carbonates should be treated similarly to esters in these reactions. Ultimately, the consensus leans towards 3 molecules for the carbonate reaction.
PREREQUISITESChemistry students, organic chemists, and researchers involved in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly those working with Grignard reagents and reaction mechanisms.
thanks for the information.Is my rest of the things correct.If it is,I would give my answer as 6.Please tell if I am wrong.Ygggdrasil said:
Sorry,I forgot that grignard reagent does not react with ether.I have another doubt now.For anhydride we will take 3 or 2 molecules,because anhydride consumes 3 grignard reagent to reduce completely and 2 to reduce partially.I think we should report it as 3.TeethWhitener said:
ok it may happens but here i just have to tell the no. of molecules.TeethWhitener said:
My point is that it appears impossible to answer the question as written because the molecule can’t exist. It’s like asking what would happen if you had an aqueous solution with a pH of 20. That isn’t how pH works. Or in your case, that isn’t how molecules work.Physics lover said:
Sorry that was a typo.The carbonate would need 3 molecules.TeethWhitener said: