Concept explainers
a) 2-Methyl-2-propanol
Interpretation:
A method to prepare 2-methyl-2-propanol using a Grignard reagent is to be given.
Concept introduction:
Grignard reagents react with formaldehyde to produce 10 alcohols, with other
To give:
A method to prepare 2-methyl-2-propanol using a Grignard reagent.
b) 1-Methylcyclohexanol
Interpretation:
A method to prepare 1-methylcyclohexanol using a Grignard reagent is to be given.
Concept introduction:
Grignard reagents react with formaldehyde to produce 10 alcohols, with other aldehydes to yield 20 alcohols and with ketones to give 30 alcohols as the product. Esters also when treated with two molar equivalents of Grignard reagents yield 30 alcohols.
To give:
A method to prepare 1-methylcyclohexanol using a Grignard reagent.
c) 3-Methyl-3-pentanol
Interpretation:
A method to prepare 3-methyl-3 pentanol using a Grignard reagent is to be given.
Concept introduction:
Grignard reagents react with formaldehyde to produce 10 alcohols, with other aldehydes to yield 20 alcohols and with ketones to give 30 alcohols as the product. Esters also when treated with two molar equivalents of Grignard reagents yield 30 alcohols.
To give:
A method to prepare 3-methyl-3-pentanol using a Grignard reagent.
d) 2-Phenyl-2-butanol
Interpretation:
A method to prepare 2-phenyl-2-butanol using a Grignard reagent is to be given.
Concept introduction:
Grignard reagents react with formaldehyde to produce 10 alcohols, with other aldehydes to yield 20 alcohols and with ketones to give 30 alcohols as the product
To give:
A method to prepare 2-phenyl-2-butanol using a Grignard reagent.
e) Benzyl alcohol
Interpretation:
A method to prepare benzyl alcohol using a Grignard reagent is to be given.
Concept introduction:
Grignard reagents react with formaldehyde to produce 10 alcohols, with other aldehydes to yield 20 alcohols and with ketones to give 30 alcohols as the product. Esters also when treated with two molar equivalents of Grignard reagents yield 30 alcohols.
To give:
A method to prepare benzyl alcohol using a Grignard reagent.
f) 4-Methyl-1-pentanol
Interpretation:
A method to prepare 4-methyl-1-pentanol using a Grignard reagent is to be given.
Concept introduction:
Grignard reagents react with formaldehyde to produce 10 alcohols, with other aldehydes to yield 20 alcohols and with ketones to give 30 alcohols as the product. Esters also when treated with two molar equivalents of Grignard reagents yield 30 alcohols.
To give:
A method to prepare 4-methyl-1-pentanol using a Grignard reagent.
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