STANDARDChemistry-Aldehydes and Ketones
STANDARD Chemistry Reactions with Grignard Reagents MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Aldehydes other than formaldehyde react with Grignard reagent to give addition products which on hydrolysis give
A
tertiary alcohols
B
secondary alcohols
C
primary alcohols
D
carboxylic acids.
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Formaldehyde forms primary alcohol while all other aldehydes form secondary alcohols on reaction with Grignard's reagent followed by hydrolysis.
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