Addition Quote by Victor Grignard
“The reactions of organic magnesium compounds are of two kinds - reactions of substitution and reactions of addition.”
About This Quote
Source Textbook: Organic Chemistry, 5th ed., 2010
Organic magnesium compounds undergo either substitution, where a group is replaced, or addition, where new atoms attach to a double bond.
In simple terms: Magnesium reacts by swapping or adding groups.
Identify which reaction type applies in synthesis.
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When to use this quote
- lab experiments
- industrial synthesis
- teaching organic chemistry
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Questions to Reflect On
- Which reaction is more favorable under given conditions?
- How can you control selectivity?
Complex mixtures may lead to side reactions.