JEE Main Chemistry question

In the reaction sequence A --CH₃CH₂MgBr--> B --H₃O⁺--> C₅H₁₂O, compound A is

(A)1-propanol
(B)PropanalCorrect
(C)Ethanol
(D)2-propanol

Answer: (B)

Solution

C₅H₁₂O (an alcohol, degree of unsaturation zero) is produced from a Grignard addition followed by aqueous workup. Ethylmagnesium bromide (2 carbons) adding to a

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Question ID VK-149110