Subjective Type

Answer the following with reasoning:- (ix) Why a ketone is not isolated from the reaction of an ester on equivalent of RMgX?

Solution

A keton is formed initially.As it is more reactive than ester to RMg,teriary alcohol is formed

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

Physical World

Mark the correct order of increasing reactivity:

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Arrange the following compounds in the increasing order of their property as indicated: Acetaldehyde, acetone, di-tert-butyl ketone, methyl tert- butyl ketone (reactivity towards HCN).

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The reactivities of acid halides (I), anhydrides (II), esters (III) and amides (IV) with nucleophilic reagents follow the order :

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In which option first one is more reactive than second in each pair towards $$S_{N}2$$ reaction ?

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Which of the most reactive acid derivative?

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Which among the following ester is most reactive towards nucleophilic attack?

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Which of the following compounds will be most easily hydrolysed?

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Fill in the blanks: (S) Acetic anhydride is ..... reactive than acetyl chloride.

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Answer the following with reasoning:- (v) How the order of reactivity of the acid derivatives is related to the base strength of the leaving group?

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