JEE Main2016ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
The gas evolved on heating C H 3 M g B r in methanol is:
Options
- AMethane
- BEthane
- CPropane
- DHBr
Correct answer
A. Methane
Step-by-step solution
CH 3 OH having acidic H so in CH 3 MgBr the CH 3 - will react as a base and form CH 4 by acid-base reaction.