Which of the following is not used to convert RCHO into ?
Reaction with RMgX followed by hydrolysis
As we learnt in
Reaction of Grignard reagent with aldehyde -
With methanol yields primary alcohol, with all other aldehydes produces secondary alcohols
- wherein
Except methanal, all other aldehyde with grignard reagent produces secondary alcohol. Rest all are reducing agent which reduces RCHO to RCH2OH
Option 1)
Option is incorrect
Option 2)
Option is incorrect
Option 3)
Option is incorrect
Option 4)
Reaction with RMgX followed by hydrolysis
Option is correct