Solution - How is Ethanol Prepared from Methanal by Using Grignard Reagent? - Alcohols - Methods of Preparation

How will you prepare ethanol, propan-2-ol and 2-methylpropan-2-ol from Grignard’s reagent?

Propene on oxidation with diborane in presence of alkaline hydrogen peroxide gives

(a) propane-1- ol

(b) propane-2-ol

(c) allyl alcohol

(d) propane-1, 2-diol

Which among the following reducing agents is NOT used to reduce acetaldehyde to ethyl alcohol?

(A) Na-Hg and water

(B) Zn-Hg and conc. HCl

(C) H2-Raney Ni

(D) LiAlH4/H+

Identify the compound 'B' in the following series of reaction:

(A) n-propyl chloride

(B) Propanamine

(C) n-propyl alcohol

(D) Isoproply alcohol

How are the following compounds prepared?

Benzyl alcohol from benzyl chloride.