JEE Main201912 Jan 2019Morning ShiftChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
cannot be prepared by:
Options
- AHCHO + PhCH CH 3 CH 2 MgX
- BPhCOCH 2 CH 3 + CH 3 MgX
- CCH 3 CH 2 COCH 3 + PhMgX
- DPhCOCH 3 + CH 3 CH 2 MgX
Correct answer
A. HCHO + PhCH CH 3 CH 2 MgX
Step-by-step solution
The given compound is tertiary alcohol and formaldehyde forms secondary alcohol on reaction with Grignard reagent.