Ethyl Magnesium Bromide reacts with formaldehyde. The product will be:
Correct answer: C. Ethyl Alcohol
- A. Methyl Alcohol
- B. Acetone
- C. Ethyl Alcohol
- D. Ethane
Explanation
This reaction is a classic example of a Grignard reaction. Ethyl magnesium bromide (CH3CH2MgBr) is a Grignard reagent, which acts as a strong nucleophile. It attacks the carbonyl group of formaldehyde (HCHO), forming an alkoxide intermediate. This intermediate is then hydrolyzed to produce ethyl alcohol (CH3CH2OH).
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