Grignard reagent reacts with formaldehyde to produce:
A) an acid
B) primary alcohol
C) an anhydride
D) secondary alcohol
Correct Answer:
B
Solution :
\[\therefore \] \[HCHO+RMgX\xrightarrow[{}]{{}}{{1}^{o}}alcohol\] any other aldehyde\[+\text{ }RMgX\xrightarrow{{}}{{2}^{o}}alcohol\] \[Ketone+RMgX\xrightarrow{{}}3{}^\circ alcohol\]