Question

From methyl magnesium iodide how are the ethanol and propan 2 ol are prepared

Answer 1

Answer: If you want to prepare ethanol and propan-2-ol from methyl magnesium iodide (Grignard Reagent) then you can follow the given steps in the attachment:-

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Answer 2

(i) Ethanol can be prepared when methyl magnesium iodide is reacted with formaldehyde or methanal in presence of water .

(ii) Propan-2-ol can be prepared when methyl magnesium iodide is reacted with acetaldehyde or ethanal in presence of water .

• Methyl magnesium iodide is a grignard reagent .
• Ethanol is used as solvent in industry and labs .