Carbonyl Chemistry Flashcards
1
Q
What does the reduction of aldehydes and keytones get you?
A
Alcohols
2
Q
What are the three classes of organometallic we considered?
A
R-Li : Organolithiums
R-MgBr : Grinyards
R2CuLi : Organocuprates
In decreasing strength
3
Q
What happens in the Cannizaro reaction?
A
A hydride transfer where one half of the aldehydes are oxidised and the other half are reduced.
