The synthetic equivalent for phenyl anion is
Question and options
The synthetic equivalent for phenyl anion is
- PhBr
- PhMgBr
- PhNO2
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - PhMgBr
PhMgBr (a Grignard reagent) behaves as a nucleophilic phenyl carbanion, so it is the synthetic equivalent of the phenyl anion. PhBr and act as electrophilic phenyl sources.
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