RE-NEET2024Chemistry-Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
RE-NEET 2024 Chemistry Preparation of Alcohols MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Identify D in the following sequence of reactions: CH₃CH₂OH A B C D (major)
A
n-propyl alcohol
B
isopropyl alcohol
C
propanal
D
propionic acid
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The reaction sequence involves the conversion of ethanol to ethyl iodide, then to ethyl magnesium iodide (Grignard reagent), which reacts with formaldehyde to form n-propyl alcohol after hydrolysis.
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