engineering chemistry MCQ #435

The product of the reaction of benzaldehyde with CH3MgBr is?

engineering chemistry MCQ #435

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The product of the reaction of benzaldehyde with CH3MgBr is?

    • A) Benzyl alcohol
    • B) Benzene
    • C) 1-Phenylethanol
    • D) 2-Phenylethanol

    Answer: 1-Phenylethanol

    Explanation: Benzaldehyde reacts with CH3MgBr (Grignard reagent) to form 1-phenylethanol after hydrolysis, a secondary alcohol.