There is a lot of content in the organometallic topic this should do a lot in decreasing the amount of volume and covering the very key points.
Main group organometallics
Direct synthesis
A alkylhalide is reacted with a metal forming an organometallic complex this is usually done at low temperatures with an aprotic solvent. |
Metallation
The reaction of an alkyl group with an organometallic can form different organometallics. If the alkyl group attached is weaker acid than the reacting alkyl group the reaction will proceed. |
Metal halogen exchange
Much like direct synthesis but can be used on varying acidities of reactants. This is basically swapping the hydrogen for a better halogen leaving group. |
Alkali metal reactions
Organolithiums
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