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When Camphor Undergoes Nucleophilic Attack by CH3CH2MgBr, the Major Product

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When camphor undergoes nucleophilic attack by CH3CH2MgBr, the major product is the one in which the Grignard reagent has added endo. Explain the stereoselectivity observed. Which face of the carbonyl carbon, re or si, was attacked? When camphor undergoes nucleophilic attack by CH<sub>3</sub>CH<sub>2</sub>MgBr, the major product is the one in which the Grignard reagent has added endo. Explain the stereoselectivity observed. Which face of the carbonyl carbon, re or si, was attacked?


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