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Homework Statement
Basically I have to show the product of this reaction:
Homework Equations
Grignard reaction mechanism:
The conversion of a ketone to an alcohol
The Attempt at a Solution
My attempt of this reaction produces an alcohol with two ethyl groups attached to the central carbon as well as a phenyl group and an OH group attached to the central carbon, so the IUPAC name would be 3-phenyl-3-pentanol.
However, the answer is:
Can someone please explain why the reaction produced an alkene instead of an alcohol. I do not know why this occurred and need some clarification. Also, when does this extra step occur.
Thanks.