“…The identity of obtained ketones 3a, [24] 3b, [25] 3c, [24] 3d, [24] 3e, [24] 3f, [24] 3g, [24] 3h, [24] 3j, [26] 3k, [27] 3l [24] and 3m [28] was assessed by comparison of their 1 Ha nd 13 CNMR spectroscopic data with those reported in the literature. In ag lass tube, the appropriate nitrile (0.5 mmol) was added to the corresponding alternative solvent (0.5 g) under air,f ollowed by the addition of PhLi (1 mmol) at room temperature, and the reaction mixture was stirred for 2-3 s. The reaction was then stopped by addition of as aturated solution of the Rochelle salt (sodium potassium tartrate tetrahydrate).…”