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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Question:

An organic compound 'A' with molecular formula CH4O reacts with HI to give an alkyl iodide which than reacts with potassium cyanide to produce 'B'. Compound 'B' on reduction followed by reaction with HNO2 gives an alcohol which on oxidation gives 'C'. Compound 'C' on oxidation followed by reaction with CH3MgBr gives 'D' which on hydrolysis gives compound 'E' which is also an alcohol. 

Which of the following is known as Grignard reagent?

Options:

CH3MgBr

CH3CH2NH2

(CH3)2CH-OMgBr

None of the above

Correct Answer:

CH3MgBr

Explanation: