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AIPMT MAINS 2010 Chemistry Grignard Reagents MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

In the following reaction C₆H₅CH₂Br — 1. Mg, Ether → X, 2. H₃O⁺ the product ‘X’ is

A

C₆H₅CH₂OCH₂C₆H₅

B

C₆H₅CH₂OH

C

C₆H₆CH₃

D

C₆H₅CH₂CH₂C₆H₅

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

The Grignard reagent formed reacts with water to give toluene (C₆H₆CH₃).

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