Question

Which of the following products is formed when benzaldehyde is treated with CH₃MgBr and the addition product so obtained is subjected to acid hydrolysis?

विकल्प

• A secondary alcohol

• A primary alcohol

• Phenol

• tert-Butyl alcohol

Answer 1

A secondary alcohol

Explanation:

Aldehydes, other than formaldehyde, when treated with RMgX give 2° alcohols.