engineering chemistry MCQ #585

The product of the reaction between diethyl ketone and ethylmagnesium bromide is?

engineering chemistry MCQ #585

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The product of the reaction between diethyl ketone and ethylmagnesium bromide is?

    • A) 3-Ethyl-3-pentanol
    • B) 3-Pentanol
    • C) 2-Pentanol
    • D) 3-Hexanol

    Answer: 3-Ethyl-3-pentanol

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