engineering chemistry MCQ #444

Benzaldehyde reacts with CH3MgBr followed by hydrolysis to give?

engineering chemistry MCQ #444

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Benzaldehyde reacts with CH3MgBr followed by hydrolysis to give?

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

    Answer: 1-Phenylethanol

    Explanation: The Grignard reagent adds to the carbonyl group, forming a secondary alcohol after hydrolysis.