engineering chemistry MCQ #573

Benzaldehyde reacts with CH₃MgBr followed by hydrolysis to give?

engineering chemistry MCQ #573

  1. Question 1

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

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

    Answer: 1-Phenylethanol

    Explanation: Grignard reagent adds to the carbonyl group, and subsequent hydrolysis gives a secondary alcohol.