Q39 / 155 · WBJEE 2022 · Chemistry

Which of the following would produce enantiomeric products when reacted with methyl magnesium iodide?

  • Correct answer
    A
    Benzaldehyde
  • Correct answer
    B
    Propiophenone
  • C
    Acetone
  • D
    Acetaldehyde

Solution

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When $\mathrm{R}$ and $\mathrm{R}^{\prime}$ are different and none of them is methyl, we will get enantiomeric product.Figure

Hence, the correct answer is options: 'A', 'B'.

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