Which reagent will lengthen the carbon chain by two carbon in one step on reaction with an oragnolithium reagent?
A
Acetic acid
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B
Formaldehyde
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C
Iodo methane
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D
Ethylene oxide
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Solution
The correct option is A Ethylene oxide Ethylene oxide will lengthen the carbon chain by two carbon in one step on reaction with an oragnolithium reagent. The reaction is as shown.