Question

how will you convert methanal to propan-1-ol

Answer 1

Answer:

It is prepared from grignard reagent

Explanation:

Answer 2

Methanal ( HCHO ) can be converted into propan-1-ol ( CH$_{3}$CH$_{2}$CH$_{2}$OH ) by following step of reactions -

(i). React methanal ( HCHO ) with ethyl magnesium bromide ( CH$_{3}$CH$_{2}$MgBr ) , CH$_{3}$CH$_{2}$CH$_{2}$OMgBr is formed .

(ii). React CH$_{3}$CH$_{2}$CH$_{2}$OMgBr with water ( H$_{2}$O ) , propan-1-ol  ( CH$_{3}$CH$_{2}$CH$_{2}$OH ) is formed .

• Methanal is also known as formaldehyde .
• Propan-1-ol is a colorless liquid . It's molar mass is 60.09 g / mol .