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CHM 102 Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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What is the product of the reaction between a Grignard reagent and formaldehyde?
Options
A secondary alcohol
B primary alcohol with one additional carbon
Correct Answer
C tertiary alcohol
D ketone
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Formaldehyde (H2C=O) reacts with Grignard reagent (R-MgX) to give a primary alcohol (R-CH2OH) after workup, adding one carbon.

Hint

Formaldehyde is the simplest aldehyde.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 13 of 1999
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