Single Choice

In the following reaction, $$C_{6}H_{5}CH_{2}Br \underset {(ii)H_{3}O^{+}}{\xrightarrow {(i) Mg, Ether}} X$$, the product $$'X'$$ is:

A$$C_{6}H_{5}CH_{2}OCH_{2}C_{6}H_{5}$$
B$$C_{6}H_{5}CH_{2}OH$$
C$$C_{6}H_{5}CH_{3}$$
Correct Answer
D$$C_{6}H_{5}CH_{2}CH_{2}C_{6}H_{5}$$

Solution

$$C_{6}H_{5}CH_{2}Br\xrightarrow {Mg, Ether} \underset {Grignard\ reagent}{C_{6}H_{5}CH_{2}MgBr}\rightarrow C_6H_5CH_3+Mg(Br)(OH)$$

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

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Which of the following can give a Grignard reagent when reacted with magnesium in dry ether ?

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Provide the structure of compound $$A$$ in the following reaction.

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The best yield of given product can be obtained by using which set of reactants $$X$$ and $$Y$$?

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Which of the following does not form Grignard reagent on reaction with $$Mg$$ in the presence of ether?

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An example of a sigma bonded organometallic compound is:

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An allylide on hydrolysis gives allylene. The alkaline earth metal cation of allylide dissolves in dry ether in the presence of alkyl halide to form Grignard reagent. The allylide is :

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The final product obtained in the reaction is:

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Grignard reagent is prepared by the reaction between:

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The best yield of given product can be obtained by using which set of reactants $$X$$ and $$Y$$?

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$$RX\, +\, Mg\, \xrightarrow{Ether}\, RMgX\, \xrightarrow{CH_3OH}\, n- Butane$$ What can be $$R$$ in the above reaction sequence?

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