Grignard answers
(a) propan-1-ol (3 carbon atoms)
This is a primary alcohol so use methanal. (1 carbon atom)
We need two more carbon atoms in the grignard reagent so start with bromoethane.
(b) propan-2-ol (3 carbon atoms)
This is a secondary alcohol so use an aldehyde. Ethanal has two carbon
atoms.
We need one more carbon atom in the grignard reagent so start with bromomethane.
(c) butan-2-ol (4 carbon atoms)
This is a secondary alcohol so use an aldehyde. Ethanal has two carbon
atoms.
We need two more carbon atom in the grignard reagent so start with bromoethane.
(d) 2-methylpropan-1-ol (4 carbon atoms)
This is a primary alcohol so use methanal. (1 carbon atom)
We need three more carbon atoms in the grignard reagent so start with
2-bromopropane.
(e) 2-methylpropan-2-ol. (4 carbon atoms)
This is a tertiary alcohol so use a ketone. Propanone has three carbon
atoms.
We need one more carbon atom in the grignard reagent so start with bromomethane.