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Alkyl Halides Grignard Reaction with Esters

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A formate ester, HCOOR, reacts with excess Grignard reagent followed by acidic hydrolysis to produce mainly:

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Correct Answer: B) Secondary alcohol

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A formate ester reacts with two equivalents of RMgX and ultimately gives an alcohol of the type R₂CHOH, which is secondary.

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