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What is the first step in the reaction of Grignard reagents with...
What is the first step in the reaction of Grignard reagents with aldehydes and ketones?
Options
- AFormation of a tertiary alcohol
- BNucleophilic addition of Grignard reagent to the carbonyl group
- CFormation of an alkene
- DHydrolysis of the adduct
Correct answer
B. Nucleophilic addition of Grignard reagent to the carbonyl group
Step-by-step solution
The first step in the reaction is the nucleophilic addition of the Grignard reagent to the carbonyl group of the aldehyde or ketone.