JIPMER2009ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
Which of the following can give a Grignard reagent when reacted with magnesium in dry ether ?
Options
- AC ₂ H ₆
- BC ₂ H ₅ Cl
- CC ₂ H ₅ OH
- DC ₂ H ₅ CN
Correct answer
B. C ₂ H ₅ Cl
Step-by-step solution
C ₂ H ₅ Cl can give Grignard reagent when reacted with Mg in dry ether. aligned & R X+ Mg (dry) Dry ether R MgX & C ₂ H ₅ Cl + Mg Dry ether + ethyl magnesium chloride C ₂ H ₅ MgCl aligned