MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #286

If 44g of ethanal reacts completely with methyl magnesium iodide followed by hydrolysis, what is the theoretical mass of the secondary alcohol produced?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #286

  1. Question 1

    Q1. If 44g of ethanal reacts completely with methyl magnesium iodide followed by hydrolysis, what is the theoretical mass of the secondary alcohol produced?

    • A) 30 g
    • B) 44 g
    • C) 58 g
    • D) 60 g

    Answer: 60 g

    Explanation: Ethanal (44g) reacts with CH3MgI to form propan-2-ol (60g). 44g is tempting as it is the mass of the starting material.