Hydrocarbons Question 291
Question: Which of the following compounds will form a hydrocarbon on reaction with Grignard reagent [CPMT 1988, 93]
Options:
A) $ CH_3CH_2OH $
B) $ CH_3CHO $
C) $ CH_3COCH_3 $
D) $ CH_3CO_2CH_2 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Compounds having active hydrogen $ ( ROH,H_2O,R-NH_2 ) $ can form alkane when treated with Grignard reagent $ CH_3CH_2OH+CH_3MgBr\to CH_3CH_2CH_2CH_3 $
$ +Mg<\begin{matrix} Br \\ OCH_2CH_3 \\ \end{matrix} $
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