Question

Identify 'X' from the reaction
MgBr Ether
X +
Ether H30
CH ,
(A) CH - CH, CN
(B) CH3 - CEN​

Answer 1

Answer:

In the given reaction, the product 'X' is C

6

H

5

CH

3

.

Benzyl bromide reacts with Mg metal in ether to form benzyl magnesium bromide - a Grignard reagent.

The acid hydrolysis of benzyl magnesium bromide converts it into toluene.

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