Identify the product $Y$ in the following reaction sequence:
$CH_3CHO + CH_3MgI$ $\xrightarrow{\quad} X$ $\xrightarrow{H_2O/H^+} Y$

  • A
    $CH_3OH$
  • B
    $CH_3CH_2OH$
  • C
    $(CH_3)_2CHOH$
  • D
    $(CH_3)_3COH$

Explore More

Similar Questions

Which one of the following on treatment with $50 \% \text{ aq. } NaOH$ yields the corresponding alcohol and salt of carboxylic acid?

The correct order of reactivity of $CH_3CHO$,$C_2H_5COCH_3$,and $CH_3COCH_3$ towards nucleophilic addition is:

Which one of the following aldehydes will not form an aldol when treated with $dil. \, NaOH$?

Explain the mechanism of nucleophilic addition reactions of aldehyde and ketone compounds.

Difficult
View Solution

$3$-hydroxybutanal is formed when $(X)$ reacts with $(Y)$ in dilute $(Z)$ solution. What are $X, Y$ and $Z$?

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo