esters and MgBr

McGradyC@aol.com
Mon, 9 Dec 1996 18:18:58 -0500

If esters do not react with MgBr, then do carboxylic acids? Why do esters
prefer the lithium reagent? If they do react with carboxylic acids, then
what would be formed? I am just getting confused, there is so much to
remember!!