engineering chemistry MCQ #494

The reaction of benzaldehyde with CH3MgBr followed by hydrolysis gives?

engineering chemistry MCQ #494

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of benzaldehyde with CH3MgBr followed by hydrolysis gives?

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

    Answer: 1-Phenylethanol

    Explanation: Benzaldehyde reacts with CH3MgBr (a Grignard reagent) to form a magnesium alkoxide, which upon hydrolysis gives 1-phenylethanol, a secondary alcohol.