Synthesis of Aldehydes and Ketones Using Carboxylic Acid and Its Derivatives
The conversio...
Question
The conversion: EtMgBr→C3H5OH takes place with the help of
A
HCHO in water
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B
HCHO in ether
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C
HCOOH
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D
water only
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Solution
The correct option is BHCHO in ether The Grignard reagent is highly reactive and in presence of water or in acidic medium, it quickly produces alkane by taking H+ from water or the acid. Its reaction is carried out in ether solvent and here HCHO in ether gives the desired product.
Hence, (b) is correct.