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CHM 102 General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers Objective Question
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What is the product when a Grignard reagent reacts with ethylene oxide, followed by acidic workup?
Options
A Primary alcohol with two additional carbons
B Primary alcohol with the chain extended by two carbons (RCH2CH2OH)
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C Secondary alcohol
D Tertiary alcohol
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

RMgX + ethylene oxide → after workup: RCH2CH2OH. This adds a two-carbon chain (CH2CH2OH) to the Grignard reagent, giving a primary alcohol.

Hint

Epoxide ring-opening by Grignard.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 419 of 1999
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