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NClaborn

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The conversion of ethanol to propanol requires a multi-step synthesis in which a Grignard reagent is used. Which carbonyl compound is used in that synthesis?
  1.propanal, CH3CH2CHO
  2.acetone, (CH3)2C=O
  3.formaldehyde, H2C=O
  4.ethyl acetate, CH3COOCH2CH3
  5.formic acid, HCOOH

Question 2

What is the product of the reaction of the ester shown below with LiAlH4?
 
  1.a cyclic dialcohol
  2.a cyclic ether
  3.an open chain alcohol
  4.an open chain dialcohol
  5.an open chain ether

Question 3

Which of the following reactions would not normally yield an alcohol?
  1.Oxymercuration/ demercuraction of alkenes
  2.Reaction of NBS/DMSO/H2O with alkene
  3.Reaction of a carboxylic acid with NaBH4
  4.Addition of borane to alkene followed by basic H2O2
  5.Reaction of ketone with a Grignard reagent


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juiceman1987

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Reply #1 on: Aug 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Aug 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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