Answer to Question #127594 in Organic Chemistry for Emi

Question

A Ch3Ch2Ch(OH)Ph can be prepared from
1: PhCOCH3+CH3MgBr
2: PhCHO+C2H5MgBr
3: C2H5CHO+PhMgBr
4: All of these

Answer 1

Here two options are correct. 2nd and 3rd option

From 2nd option -

PhCH=O + C₂H₅MgBr = PhCH(OH)CH₂CH₃

From 3rd option

C₂H₅CHO + PhMgBr = C₂H5CH(OH)Ph

In both options grignard reagent will react and after hydrolysis the resultant product will formed.