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MHT CET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Which of the following compounds on reaction with Grignard reagent followed by hydrolysis forms secondary alcohol?

  1. A \(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CHO}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{HCHO}\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{COCH}_3\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COCH}_3\)
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(A) \(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CHO}\)

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Aldehydes (except formaldehyde) on reaction with Grignard reagent followed by hydrolysis forms secondary alcohol.
\(\therefore \mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CHO}\) forms secondary alcohol.