Question

The suitable Grignard reagent used for the preparation of 2 -methylpropan-1-ol using methanal is

• A. $CH _3- CH _2- CH _2 MgBr$
• B. $CH _3- CH _2- CH _2- CH _2 MgBr$
• C. $CH _3- CH \left( CH _3\right)- CH _2 MgBr$
• D. $\left( CH _3\right)_3 C - MgBr$
• E. $CH _3- CH \left( CH _3\right)- MgBr$

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

Isopropyl magnesium bromide is used for preparation of 2-methyl propan1-ol from methanal as follows.