Q54 / 180 · COMEDK 2014 · Chemistry

A reaction between a carbonyl compound and a Grignard reagent is termed as

Correct answer
A
nucleophilic addition
B
electrophilic addition
C
$\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} \mathrm{l}$ reaction
D
$\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}}$ 2 reaction

Solution

Addition of Grignard reagents to carbonyl compounds is an example of nucleophilic addition reactions.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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