Question
How does Grignard reagent react with the carbonyl compounds (or aldehydes and ketones)?
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Answer
The carbonyl compounds like aldehydes and ketones react with Grignard reagent (R – Mg – X) in dry ether and form a complex which on further hydrolysis with acid forms the corresponding alcohol.
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