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Grignard reactions mechanisms
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The Grignard reaction is an organometallic addition reaction that involves the addition of an organomagnesium halide to a carbonyl compound. The reaction is initiated by the formation of a Grignard reagent, which is a complex between an alkyl or aryl halide and magnesium metal. The Grignard reagent then reacts with the carbonyl compound to form an alkoxide or aryloxide intermediate. This intermediate can then undergo a variety of reactions, including protonation, alkylation, or acylation, to form a variety of products.
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