Question

Identify the compounds A, B, C and D in the following sequences of reactions:
CH3CH2CH3 - CZ > A - Mg, ether B-CO2, ether C H20/
H >D​

Answer 1

Answer:

A is 2-chloropropane

B is Isopropyl magnesium chloride (G.R)

C is isobutanoate magnesium bromide

D is Isobutyric acid (2-methylpropanoic acid)

Explanation:

A product is chorination of propane, two possible products are 1-chloropropane and 2-chloropropane, 2-chloropopane is major.

B product is G.R, form by addition of alkyl halide and Mg metal.

C product is additional product of CO2 and G.R.

D hydrolyzed product