The order of reactivity of phenyl magnesium bromide (PhMgBr) with the following compounds
III>II>I
II>I>III
I>III>II
I>II>III
As we discussed in concept
Reaction of Aldehydes and Ketones with Grignard reagent -
– With formaldehyde gives primary alcohol
– With aldehyde gives secondary alcohol
– With ketone gives tertiary alcohol
- wherein
Charge on carbonyl carbon atom and steric hindrance predict the order of reactivity
I > II > III
Option 1)
III>II>I
This option is incorrect.
Option 2)
II>I>III
This option is incorrect.
Option 3)
I>III>II
This option is incorrect.
Option 4)
I>II>III
This option is correct.
Option 4) l>ll>lll is the correct order. REASON:Due to hindrence at c=o