title: Hammett rho of reactions of MeLi with benzophenones.
abstract: Relative rates of reactions of MeLi with benzophenones in diethyl ether at 0 degrees C that furnish methyldiarylmethanols were determined using slow addition of a MeLi solution to solutions containing an excess of two benzophenones. The additions exhibit a Hammett rho of 0.94.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park l6802, USA.
authors.forename: Keith M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Maclin
authors.forename: Herman G
authors.initials: HG
authors.lastname: Richey