Concept explainers
(a)
To determine: The synthesis of the given primary alcohol by adding an appropriate Grignard reagent to formaldehyde.
Interpretation: The synthesis of the given primary alcohol by adding an appropriate Grignard reagent to formaldehyde is to be shown.
Concept introduction: The compounds in which carbonyl groups are present like
The examples of Grignard reagent are ethyl magnesium bromide and
Ether is used as the solvent in the Grignard reactions.
(b)
To determine: The synthesis of the given primary alcohol by adding an appropriate Grignard reagent to formaldehyde.
Interpretation: The synthesis of the given primary alcohol by adding an appropriate Grignard reagent to formaldehyde is to be shown.
Concept introduction: The compounds in which carbonyl groups are present like ketone or aldehyde react with Grignard reagent to form alcohol.
The examples of Grignard reagent are ethyl magnesium bromide and
Ether is used as the solvent in the Grignard reactions.
(c)
To determine: The synthesis of the given primary alcohol by adding an appropriate Grignard reagent to formaldehyde.
Interpretation: The synthesis of the given primary alcohol by adding an appropriate Grignard reagent to formaldehyde is to be shown.
Concept introduction: The compounds in which carbonyl groups are present like ketone or aldehyde react with Grignard reagent to form alcohol.
The examples of Grignard reagent are ethyl magnesium bromide and
Ether is used as the solvent in the Grignard reactions.
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