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When 1-bromo-2-butene is treated with magnesium metal in dry ether, a Grignard reagent is formed. Addition of water to Grignard reagent gives a mixture of 1-butene and 2-butene. Further, 3-bromo-1-butene under similar treatment gives the same products. Explain.

Important Questions on Grignard Reagents and Organometallic Compounds

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Give steps involved in the following transformation using Grignard synthesis.

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 Give products for the viable reactions.
CH3CH2CH2Cl+MgTHF
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Discuss the role of metal reactivity in the viability of the reaction of compound containing bond between metal and carbon.
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Explain the following.
Vinyl lithium is recommended rather than vinyl magnesium.
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Explain the following.

 BrCH2CCH cannot be converted into corresponding Grignard or organolithium reagent.