Chemistry
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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations
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Transcribed Image Text:**Question: Which reagent combination will achieve this transformation?**
**Transformation:**
A bromo-cyclohexane compound is transformed into cyclohexylmethanol.
**Options:**
**A)**
1. \( \text{Mg} \)
2. Epoxide
3. \( \text{H}_2\text{O} \)
**B)**
1. \( \text{Mg} \)
2. \( \text{H}_3\text{O}^+ \)
**C)**
1. \( \text{KOH, heat} \)
2. \( \text{MCPBA} \)
3. \( \text{i-PrOH} \)
**D)** None of the above
**Correct Answer:** A
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Step 1
Alkyl bromide reacts with Mg to give Grignard reagent.
When Grignard reagent is treated with epoxide /H3O+ then alcohol will form.
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