MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #306

To synthesize Ethanol from a Grignard reagent, which carbonyl compound must be used as the starting electrophilic substrate?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #306

  1. Question 1

    Q1. To synthesize Ethanol from a Grignard reagent, which carbonyl compound must be used as the starting electrophilic substrate?

    • A) Formaldehyde
    • B) Acetaldehyde
    • C) Acetone
    • D) Ethyl methyl ketone

    Answer: Formaldehyde

    Explanation: Formaldehyde is the only aldehyde that reacts with Grignard reagents to form a primary alcohol. Acetaldehyde produces a secondary alcohol instead.