A chemist is attempting to synthesize isopropyl amyl alcohol from propylene and butan-1-ol. Which reagent should be used as the catalyst?
Q1. A chemist is attempting to synthesize isopropyl amyl alcohol from propylene and butan-1-ol. Which reagent should be used as the catalyst?
Answer: Raney nickel
Explanation: Raney nickel is the correct catalyst, as it efficiently hydrogenates propylene to form isopropyl alcohol, which can then react with butan-1-ol to form isopropyl amyl alcohol.