Question

Acetaldehyde reacts with $C_2{H}_{5}MgCl$ the final product is

• A. An aldehyde
• B. A ketone
• C. A primary alcohol
• D. A secondary alcohol

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$C{H}_3-\stackrel{\underset{|}{H}}{C}=O+C_2{H}_{3}MgCl⟶?$
$C_2{H}_{3}MgCl\to$ grignard reagent which give addition Reaction with carbonyl compound.