MHT CET202313 May 2023Evening ShiftChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
Which of the following is NOT prepared by the action of Grignard's reagent on methanal?
Options
- AEthanol
- BPropan-1-ol
- CPropan-2-ol
- DButan-1-ol
Correct answer
C. Propan-2-ol
Step-by-step solution
Methanal (formaldehyde) on reaction with Grignard reagent gives primary alcohols. Hence, propan-2-ol (secondary alcohol) cannot be prepared by the action of Grignard reagent on methanal.