MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #588

Ethyl magnesium bromide reacts with formaldehyde (methanal) followed by acid hydrolysis. Which specific alcohol is synthesized in this reaction?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #588

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Ethyl magnesium bromide reacts with formaldehyde (methanal) followed by acid hydrolysis. Which specific alcohol is synthesized in this reaction?

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

    Answer: Propan-1-ol

    Explanation: Grignard reagents react with formaldehyde to produce primary alcohols, while other aldehydes like acetaldehyde produce secondary alcohols.