In this video the detailed mechanism of reformatsky reaction is given. Also the choice of zinc over magnesium in reformatsky reaction is also explained.
Books consulted:
1. Organic Chemistry by Jonathan Clayden, Nick Greeves, Stuart Warren
2. A guidebook to mechanism in organic chemistry by Peter Sykes
3. Advanced Organic Chemistry: Reactions, Mechanisms, and Structure
by Jerry March
4. Organic Chemistry: The Fundamental Principles V. 1 by I.L. Finar
Software used:
Smooth draw for writing, OBS studio for screen capturing, audacity for recording.