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Chemistry (Science, Grade 12)

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GyanMul Prep · NEB +2 · Science · Grade 12

Chemistry (Science, Grade 12)

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Chapter 17 of 21 · Chemistry (Science, Grade 12)

Organometallic Compounds

8 topics
Board exam — Organic chemistry, 33 marks across 10 chapters
1 solved question

A carbon-metal bond, and what it is for: the three classes, and the Grignard reagent that makes alcohols, acids and hydrocarbons out of almost anything with a carbonyl in it.

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What the syllabus defines for this chapter

1Definition of an organometallic compound and the nature of the carbon-metal bond
2Classification: ionic, sigma-bonded and pi-bonded compounds
3Grignard reagent: preparation and the conditions it needs
4Reactions of Grignard reagents with carbonyl compounds
5Reactions of Grignard reagents with water, carbon dioxide and other reagents
6Synthetic applications of the Grignard reagent
7Examples: tetraethyl lead, nickel tetracarbonyl and alkyl lithium
8Uses and importance of organometallic compounds