engineering chemistry MCQ #243

What is the product of the reaction of ethyl magnesium bromide with formaldehyde?

engineering chemistry MCQ #243

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the product of the reaction of ethyl magnesium bromide with formaldehyde?

    • A) Propan-1-ol
    • B) Ethanol
    • C) Methanol
    • D) Butan-1-ol

    Answer: Propan-1-ol

    Explanation: Ethyl magnesium bromide reacts with formaldehyde to give propan-1-ol after hydrolysis, following the Grignard reaction mechanism.