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What is the first step of a Grignard reaction with a carbonyl compound?
ANucleophilic addition to C=O
BNucleophilic substitution
CElimination of water
DOxidation of the carbonyl
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Nucleophilic addition to C=O
The Grignard reagent first adds nucleophilically to carbonyl carbon, and hydrolysis then frees the alcohol.
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