Write chemical equations to convert each of the following: Methyl magnesium bromide to propan-2-ol…
Write chemical equations to convert each of the following:
(i)[1.0]
Methyl magnesium bromide to propan-2-ol
(ii)[1.0]
Phenol to benzene
Answer
Answer (i)
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$\text{CH}_3\text{CHO} + \text{CH}_3\text{MgBr} \xrightarrow{\text{dry ether}} \text{CH}_3-\text{CH}(\text{OMgBr})-\text{CH}_3 \xrightarrow{\text{H}_3\text{O}^+} \text{CH}_3-\text{CH(OH)}-\text{CH}_3 + \text{Mg(OH)Br}$
Answer (ii)
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$\text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{OH} + \text{Zn} \xrightarrow{\Delta} \text{C}_6\text{H}_6 + \text{ZnO}$
From ISC 2026 Chemistry Paper 1, question 5.