In the following reaction C6H5CH2Br [2. H3O+]1. Mg, ether X, the product 'X' is
- C6H5CH2OCH2C6H5
- C6H5CH2OH
- C6H5CH3
- C6H5CH2CH2C6H5
Answer
(3) C6H5CH3
Solution
Step 1: C6H5CH2Br + Mg dry ether C6H5CH2MgBr
Step 2: C6H5CH2MgBr + H2O H+ C6H5CH3 + Mg(OH)Br
∵ As per NCERT, Grignard reagents react with any source of proton to give hydrocarbons.
∴ X = toluene, C6H5CH3
Answer: (3)