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Which product will be obtained by Grignard reaction, when Formaldehyde reacts with Ethyl magnesium iodide?
ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesJEE Main
Options:
  • A 2 - Propanol
  • B 1 - Propanol
  • C Ethanol
  • D 2 - Methyl, 2 - Propanol
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 1 - Propanol
HCHO + C 2 H 5 Mg I → C 2 H 5 - C | H | OH - H (1 - propanol)

C2H5-CH2-OH is formed in the reaction.

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