engineering chemistry MCQ #453

What is the product of the reaction between ethanal and methyl magnesium bromide?

engineering chemistry MCQ #453

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the product of the reaction between ethanal and methyl magnesium bromide?

    • A) Propan-1-ol
    • B) Propan-2-ol
    • C) Butan-1-ol
    • D) Butan-2-ol

    Answer: Propan-2-ol

    Explanation: The reaction is a Grignard reaction, where the Grignard reagent adds to the carbonyl carbon, resulting in a secondary alcohol, propan-2-ol.