Answer to Question #204383 in Organic Chemistry for Shafin

Question #204383

Reaction of Grignerd Reagent for alcohol


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2021-06-08T13:31:01-0400

Grignard reagents add to carbonyl compounds to give primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols. A primary alcohol is synthesized by reacting the Grignard reagent, R′─MgX, with formaldehyde. Reacting a Grignard reagent with an aldehyde gives a secondary alcohol.


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