Q39 / 66 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Chemistry · Carboxylic Acid Derivatives

Reaction of ester with Grignard reagent give rise to

  • A
    Primary alcohol
  • B
    Secondary alcohol
  • Correct answer
    C
    Tertiary alcohol
  • D
    Ketone

Solution

All esters (except HCOOC2H5) on reaction with Grignard's reagent give rise to tertiary alcohol.

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

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