What is the product formed when cyclopentanone reacts with methyl lithium?
Cyclopentanonyl anion
Cyclopentanonyl cation
Cyclopentanonyl radical
Cyclopentanonyl biradical
Methyl lithium () is an organolithium reagent which acts as both a strong nucleophile and a strong base.
Given the options provided (Anion, Cation, Radical), the formation of the Cyclopentanonyl anion via the acid-base pathway is the correct answer expected in this context.
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