Q. Grignard reagent reacts with HCHO to produce
A) Secondary alcohol
B) Anhydride
C) Acid
D) Primary alcohol
Explanation
(d)
Aldehydes and ketones on reaction with $RMgX$ followed by subsequent hydrolysis in acidic gives alcohol. e.g.;
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$\ R$
2${^\circ}$alcohol
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