"Draw the structure of the product of each step in the following three-step synthesis. Show all formal charges."    

 got the first compound right but the last two are wrong. In red, it says that "Although an organometallic compound forms from reaction with Mg, it is not the final product of the 2nd overall step. Further reaction - with CO2 and then acid - gives the product that you need to draw."      

     

sapling learning Draw the structure of the product of each step in the following three-step synthesis. Show all formal charges. Bri Fe Br, Br X 1.Mg 2.CO 3.H Mg Br HNO HSO, Incorrect. Although an organometallic compound forms from reaction with Mg, it is not the final product of the 2nd overall step Further reaction with CO, and gives the product then acid that you need to draw Map O LOH Previous Give Up & View Solution Try Again Next Exit