The Name Given to the Reaction Involving Addition of Electrons

question 84

Multiple Choice

The name given to the reaction involving addition of electrons or hydrogen atoms to a compound is 

• A) reduction.
• B) glycolysis.
• C) oxidation.
• D) metabolism.
• E) respiration.

Identify suitable solvents for Grignard and organolithium reactions and explain why certain solvents are preferred.

Predict the products of reactions involving Grignard and organolithium reagents with various electrophiles.

Demonstrate knowledge of synthesis strategies using Grignard reagents to produce alcohols.

Understand the reaction conditions and reagent sequences necessary for specific organic transformations.

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