[Firehchicken]

I just cannot see how the benzene connects to the di-ketone-ether (whatever name that compound is).

[zarhym]

This is a two step reaction.

First step, you will have acetophenone.
Second step, your SM will react with acetophenone to form the product.

You should be able to draw it out.
Otherwise, you will have troubles in your exam.

[Firehchicken]

This is a two step reaction.

First step, you will have acetophenone.
Second step, your SM will react with acetophenone to form the product.

You should be able to draw it out.
Otherwise, you will have troubles in your exam.

What's SM?

[zarhym]

Starting Material

[Firehchicken]

Starting Material

So molecule (1) will react with acetophenone to form the product? Right thanks for the help

[chenbeier]

What you describe as a Ether ketone is Acetic acid anhydride

[zarhym]

Starting Material

So molecule (1) will react with acetophenone to form the product? Right thanks for the help

Your grignard starting material will react with acetophone. This is the reason it is the excess one.