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CHM 102 Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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What type of alcohol is formed by the reaction of a Grignard reagent with an aldehyde (other than formaldehyde)?
Options
A primary alcohol
B secondary alcohol
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C tertiary alcohol
D diol
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Aldehyde (R-CHO) + R'-MgX → secondary alcohol (R-CHOH-R') after workup.

Hint

The aldehyde has one H attached to the carbonyl.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 48 of 1999
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