Question

R- CHO with hydrogen /Ni forms x, and with RMgX forms Y. Identify the family of alcohol x and y belongs to.
(Hint :- Grignard Reagents)​

Answer 1

Answer:

when R-CHO reacts with H2/Ni forms primary alcohol(X)....whereas if the R-CHO reacts with Grignard reagent forms secondary alcohol(Y)