NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesPractice
Which product will be obtained by Grignard reaction, when Formaldehyde reacts with Ethyl magnesium iodide?
Options
- A2 - Propanol
- B1 - Propanol
- CEthanol
- D2 - Methyl, 2 - Propanol
Correct answer
B. 1 - Propanol
Step-by-step solution
HCHO + C 2 H 5 Mg I → C 2 H 5 - C | H | OH - H (1 - propanol) C 2 H 5 - C H 2 - O H is formed in the reaction.