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Grignard reaction

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Organic Chemistry

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A Grignard reaction involves the addition of an organomagnesium compound, known as a Grignard reagent, to a carbonyl group, leading to the formation of alcohols. It is a pivotal method in organic chemistry for creating carbon-carbon bonds.

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