Question

$C{H}_3-\underset{C{H}_3}{\underset{|}{C}H}MgCl+C{H}_3-\stackrel{C{H}_3}{\stackrel{|}{\underset{C{H}_3}{\underset{|}{C}}}-}OH\to$ '$Q$'

What is 'Q'?

• A. Isobutane
• B. Isopropane
• C. Tert. butyl chloride
• D. Propane

Answer 1

The correct option is D Propane

In the given reaction, the reaction between Grignard's reagent and tert-butyl alcohol takes place.

Here, breaking of $R$ and $MgX$ bond takes place to give caranion ion. This ion has a high affinity of a proton. The $MgX$ part substitues $H$ from $-OH$ to remove $H^{+}$ ion.

This $H^{+}$ ions gets attached to the carbanion ion to form Isopropane as a product.