JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3o1126
Which of the following bromides can be converted into its Grignard reagent with magnesium in dry ether without any protecting group?
A4-bromophenol (p-HO−CX6HX4−Br)
B4-bromobenzoic acid (p-HOOC−CX6HX4−Br)
C4-bromobenzaldehyde (p-OHC−CX6HX4−Br)
D4-bromoanisole (p-CHX3O−CX6HX4−Br)
Answer: D
A Grignard reagent is destroyed by acidic O-H groups (phenol, carboxylic acid) and attacks C=O groups (aldehyde). The ether group of 4-bromoanisole is inert and even helps solvate the reagent.