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Which of the following gives primary alcohol with Grignard reagent?

Correct answer: B. Epoxide

  • A. Acetaldehyde
  • B. Epoxide
  • C. Acetone
  • D. Carbon dioxide

Explanation

Option A : Acetaldehyde with Grignard reagents produces secondary alcohol. Option: B Epoxide opens as the electrophile is generated by the addition of the alkyl group by Grignard reagent on epoxide. When subjected to acidic conditions, this leads to forming a primary alcohol. Hence, the reaction of epoxides with Grignard reagent generates primary alcohols. Option C : Acetone with Grignard reagents produces tertiary ALCHOLS. Option D : Carbon dioxide reacts with Grignard reagents to produce alkanoic acids.

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