engineering chemistry MCQ #539

Benzaldehyde reacts with CH3MgBr followed by hydrolysis to give

engineering chemistry MCQ #539

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Benzaldehyde reacts with CH3MgBr followed by hydrolysis to give

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

    Answer: 1-Phenylethanol

    Explanation: Grignard reagent adds to benzaldehyde, forming a magnesium alkoxide, which upon hydrolysis gives 1-phenylethanol.