Q.

Consider all the esters of molecular formula C7H14O2 , excluding stereoisomers. They are all treated with an excess of methyl magnesium iodide and then acidified to give alcohols. Each ester produces two different alcohols [excluding stereoisomers], both of which react with Br2/NaOH to give bromoform. The number of esters, satisfying all these criteria, is______.

see full answer

Start JEE / NEET / Foundation preparation at rupees 99/day !!

21% of IItians & 23% of AIIMS delhi doctors are from Sri Chaitanya institute !!
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

answer is 4.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

detailed_solution_thumbnail

The esters must be formate esters so that they can give propan-2-ol with excess MeMgI, and the alcohol part of ester must by a methyl secondary alcohol.
Question Image

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity

hear from our champions

score_test_img

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

whats app icon
Consider all the esters of molecular formula C7H14O2 , excluding stereoisomers. They are all treated with an excess of methyl magnesium iodide and then acidified to give alcohols. Each ester produces two different alcohols [excluding stereoisomers], both of which react with Br2/NaOH to give bromoform. The number of esters, satisfying all these criteria, is______.