Grignard reagent

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Synthetic applications of highly reactive organometallic reagents such as alkyllithium (LiR) and Grignard (RMgX). Sulfoxides (R2SO), for example, are prepared by treating thionyl chloride (SOCl2) with a Grignard reagent.

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Synthetic applications of highly reactive organometallic reagents such as alkyllithium (LiR) and Grignard (RMgX). Sulfoxides (R2SO), for example, are prepared by treating thionyl chloride (SOCl2) with a Grignard reagent.

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Victor Grignard.

Victor Grignard

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