Hammett rho of reactions of MeLi with benzophenones.
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.
Maclin
Keith M
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Department of Chemistry, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park l6802, USA.
Richey
Herman G
HG