MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #344

An organic reaction involves the treatment of Ethanal with Methyl magnesium iodide followed by acid hydrolysis. What is the IUPAC name of the product?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #344

  1. Question 1

    Q1. An organic reaction involves the treatment of Ethanal with Methyl magnesium iodide followed by acid hydrolysis. What is the IUPAC name of the product?

    • A) Propan-1-ol
    • B) Propan-2-ol
    • C) 2-Methylpropan-2-ol
    • D) Ethanol

    Answer: Propan-2-ol

    Explanation: Methyl magnesium iodide adds to ethanal to form a secondary alcohol (Isopropanol). Primary alcohols are incorrectly expected if students confuse ethanal with methanal.