engineering chemistry MCQ #561

The product of the reaction between CH₃COCl and CH₃MgBr is?

engineering chemistry MCQ #561

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The product of the reaction between CH₃COCl and CH₃MgBr is?

    • A) CH₃COCH₃
    • B) CH₃COOCH₃
    • C) CH₃CH₂COCH₃
    • D) CH₃CH₂OH

    Answer: CH₃COCH₃

    Explanation: The reaction is a nucleophilic acyl substitution, where the Grignard reagent adds to the carbonyl carbon, forming a ketone.