Question
Chemistry Question on Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
Ethylene oxide when treated with Grignard reagent yields :
A
secondary alcohol
B
tertiary alcohol
C
cyclopropyl alcohol
D
primary alcohol
Answer
primary alcohol
Explanation
Solution
When ethylene oxide (an epoxide) is treated with a Grignard reagent (RMgX), it undergoes a nucleophilic addition reaction. The Grignard reagent acts as a strong nucleophile, and it attacks the less hindered carbon atom of the epoxide ring, leading to the formation of a primary alcohol.
So, the correct answer is (D) primary alcohol