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Which reagent will convert RCOR' group into RR'CC6H5OH?


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Grignard reagent

  • The Grignard reagents can be used to make all three forms of alcohol (primary, secondary, and tertiary) by interacting with appropriate carbonyl compounds.
  • Grignard reagents having the carbonyl group C=O react with alcohol in aldehydes or ketones.

Convert RCOR' group into RR'C(C6H5)OH

  • The RCOR' group is converted into RR'CC6H5OH by phenyl magnesium halide.
  • The conversion reaction is as follows:

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