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Explain why tertiary alkyl halides cannot be used in coupling reactions with Gilman reagents.
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Tertiary alkyl halides are those where the carbon atom that is bonded to the halogen is also bonded to three other carbon atoms. This makes the carbon atom very sterically hindered, which means it is difficult for other molecules to approach and react with it. Show more…
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