MHT CET 2024 Chemistry question
Which of the following on reaction with Grignards reagent followed by hydrolysis forms secondary alcohol?
Answer: (B)
Solution
Grignard reagents add to carbonyl compounds and, after hydrolysis, give: formaldehyde (HCHO) a primary alcohol; any other aldehyde (such as ) a secondary alcohol; ketones a tertiary alcohol. So
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