\(\underset{\text{Ester (A)}}{C_4H_8O_2} + \underset{\text{2 parts}}{CH_3MgBr} \longrightarrow \underset{\text{Alcohol (B)}}{C_4H_{10}O}\) The alcohol (B) react the fastest with Lucas reagent. The ester (A) and alcohol (B) are respectively: |
\(CH_3COOC_2H_5;\, \ (CH_3)_3COH\) \(C_3H_7COOH;\, \ (CH_3)_2CHOH\) \(CH_3COOC_2H_5;\, \ (CH_3)_2CHOH\) \(C_3H_7COOH;\, \ (CH_3)_3COH\) |
\(CH_3COOC_2H_5;\, \ (CH_3)_3COH\) |
The correct answer is option 1. \(CH_3COOC_2H_5;\, \ (CH_3)_3COH\). Let us analyze the reaction step by step to identify the correct ester (A) and alcohol (B). Given, Ester (A): \(C_4H_8O_2\) Alcohol (B): \(C_4H_{10}O\) When an ester reacts with 2 equivalents of a Grignard reagent (\(RMgX\)), it forms a tertiary alcohol. General Reaction:
Molecular Formula: \(C_4H_{10}O\) The possible structure for alcohol \(B\) is tert-butyl alcohol, \((CH_3)_3COH\). tert-Butyl alcohol is a tertiary alcohol and is known to react fastest with Lucas reagent due to the formation of a stable carbocation during the reaction. Since the product is \(C_4H_{10}O\) (tert-butyl alcohol), the ester must be such that when it reacts with 2 equivalents of \(CH_3MgBr\), it produces tert-butyl alcohol. For this to happen, the ester must be ethyl acetate \(CH_3COOC_2H_5\). Reaction:
Ester (A): \(CH_3COOC_2H_5\) (ethyl acetate) Alcohol (B): \((CH_3)_3COH\) (tert-butyl alcohol) The correct ester (A) and alcohol (B) are: Option 1: \(CH_3COOC_2H_5\); \ (CH_3)_3COH\) |