AIPMT PRELIMS2006Chemistry-Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
AIPMT PRELIMS 2006 Chemistry Preparation of Alcohols MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Ethylene oxide when treated with Grignard reagent yields :
A
secondary alcohol
B
tertiary alcohol
C
cyclopropyl alcohol
D
primary alcohol
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Ethylene oxide reacts with Grignard reagents to form primary alcohols after hydrolysis. The Grignard reagent adds to the less hindered carbon of the epoxide.
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