Organolithium Reagents

The video tutorial by Professor Dave explains organometallic reagents, focusing on organolithium reagents. It covers their preparation, properties, and applications. Organolithium reagents are prepared by reacting alkyl halides with lithium in a nonpolar solvent. They are highly reactive due to their polarized covalent bonds, making them useful in nucleophilic attacks and as strong bases. The tutorial also compares organolithium reagents with Grignard reagents, highlighting their differences in reactivity and applications.

Explain how organolithium reagents can be used as bases in synthetic chemistry.

What are some common applications of organolithium reagents in organic synthesis?