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Ch. 16 - Reactions of Aldehydes and Ketones • More Reactions of Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
Bruice - Organic Chemistry 8th Edition
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Capitolo 16, Problema 9

Which of the following secondary alcohols can be prepared by the reaction of methyl formate with excess Grignard reagent?
Structural formulas of four secondary alcohols labeled A, B, C, and D, with hydroxyl groups indicated.

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Step 1: Understand the reaction mechanism. Methyl formate (HCOOCH3) reacts with a Grignard reagent (R-MgX) in excess to form a secondary alcohol. The Grignard reagent adds to the carbonyl group of the ester, and after hydrolysis, a secondary alcohol is obtained.
Step 2: Analyze the structure of methyl formate. The carbonyl group (C=O) in methyl formate is the reactive site where the Grignard reagent will attack. The first equivalent of the Grignard reagent will replace the -OCH3 group, forming an intermediate ketone.
Step 3: Consider the role of excess Grignard reagent. The second equivalent of the Grignard reagent will attack the ketone intermediate, forming a tertiary alkoxide ion. Upon hydrolysis, this alkoxide ion is converted into a secondary alcohol.
Step 4: Match the product structure. The secondary alcohol formed will have the R group from the Grignard reagent attached to the carbon that was originally part of the carbonyl group in methyl formate. Analyze the options to determine which secondary alcohol matches this structure.
Step 5: Verify the correct answer. For each option, consider the structure of the secondary alcohol and determine if it can be formed by the reaction of methyl formate with a specific Grignard reagent. The correct answer will correspond to the alcohol that matches the described reaction mechanism.

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