Question

The reaction of ethyl formate with excess of ch3 mg i followed by hydrolysis gives

Answer 1

Answer:

Ethyl format on reaction with excess of CH3MgI, followed by hydrolysis gives a secondary alcohol i.e. isopropyl alcohol.

Explanation:

1)Secondary alcohol is obtained by reaction of ethyl formate with an excess of Grignard reagent followed by hydrolysis.