Question

Predict the product in the given reaction.

• A. Hexan-1-ol
• B. Hexan-2-ol
• C. 2-Methylhexan-2-ol
• D. Hexan-2-one

Answer 1

The correct option is A Hexan-1-ol

Grignard reagent is a strong nucleophile. It undergoes nucleophilic substitution reaction when it reacts with an epoxide.
This reaction follows the same $S_{N}2$ mechanism. In this reaction, a nucleophilic attack by Grignard reagent, on the ring carbon atom of the epoxide leads to ring opening, followed by formation of a alcohol upon protonation.