question_answer 4)

Show how are the following alcohols prepared by the reaction of a suitable Grignard reagent on methanol? (i)                 (ii) . From h here, it is clear that HCHO gives  groups, so R of Grignard reagent is the remaining part of given alcohols. Thus, select the suitable Grignard reagent by substituting the value of R.  

Answer:

(i) (ii)