Which reagent(s) are best used to carry out the following reaction? OH a. H2CrO7 b. 1. propanol, NaOH; 2. HCI c. 1. CH3CH2MgBr, THF; 2. HCI d. H2SO4, H2O a

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Which reagent(s) are best used to carry out the following reaction?
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a. H2CrO7
b. 1. propanol, NaOH; 2. HCI
c. 1. CH3CH2MgBr, THF; 2. HCI
d. H2SO4, H2O
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b
d
Transcribed Image Text:Which reagent(s) are best used to carry out the following reaction? ? a. H2CrO7 b. 1. propanol, NaOH; 2. HCI c. 1. CH3CH2MgBr, THF; 2. HCI d. H2SO4, H2O a b d
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In the given reaction the aldehyde is converted into alcohol by the addition of an alkyl group to the carbonyl carbon. The addition of the alkyl group to the carbonyl carbon can be done by the Grignard reagent.

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