Chapter 12, Problem 41P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A suitable reagent for given reaction has to be given.

Concept introduction:

The molecular formula ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}\text{OH}$ is called methanol. It has one hydroxyl and when it reacts with alkyl halide; the hydroxyl is replaced by halogen atom.

Grignard Reaction: This is an organometallic reaction where an alkyl or aryl-magnesium halides is introduced to the carbonyl group present in an aldehyde and ketone. Here, aldehyde and ketone gets converted to alcohols.