Which one of the following will produce a primary alcohol by reacting with CH3MgI?
A
Acetone
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B
Methyl cyanide
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C
Ethylene oxide
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D
Ethyl acetate
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Solution
The correct option is D Ethylene oxide Grignard reagent CH3MgI will form a primary alcohol only when it reacts with Formaldehyde (HCHO). Thus, the correct answer is (HCHO).