MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #683

A student reacts methylmagnesium iodide with formaldehyde followed by acid hydrolysis. Which specific alcohol is produced as the final product?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #683

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A student reacts methylmagnesium iodide with formaldehyde followed by acid hydrolysis. Which specific alcohol is produced as the final product?

    • A) Ethanol
    • B) 1-Propanol
    • C) 2-Propanol
    • D) 2-Methyl-2-propanol

    Answer: 1-Propanol

    Explanation: Formaldehyde always yields a primary alcohol with Grignard reagents; acetaldehyde is tempting but it specifically yields a secondary alcohol instead.