Reformatsky reaction

Sci-Tech Dictionary: Reformatsky reaction

(′rif·ər′mat·skē rē′ak·shən)

(organic chemistry) A condensation-type reaction between ketones and α-bromoaliphatic acids in the presence of zinc or magnesium, such as R₂CO + BrCH₂·COOR + Zn → (ZnO·HBr) + R₂C(OH)CH₂COOR.

Search unanswered questions...

Enter a word or phrase...

Learn More

	Sergey Reformatsky
	Reformatsky reaction
	Blaise reaction

	What type of reaction involves oxygen and produces light and heat decomposition reaction double replacement reaction combustion reaction or combination reation? Read answer...
	A combination reaction is when two or more combine to form one product A decomposition reaction is when a substance breaks down into two or more simpler substances in a chemical reaction? Read answer...
	What does a enzyme do A Adds heat to a reaction speeding it up B Lowers the activation energy of a reaction C Cools a reaction slowing it down D Raises the activation energy of reaction? Read answer...

Help us answer these

	In which type of reaction do ions in two compounds switch places synthesis reaction decomposition reaction single displacement reaction or a double displacement reaction?
	What is the reaction involved in dissolving sodium carbonate in water an endothermic reaction or exothermic reaction?
	If the energy released in a chemical reaction is primarily in the form of heat that reaction is a reaction?

Post a question - any question - to the WikiAnswers community:

Copyrights: