What Compound Is Formed When Ethylene Oxide Is Reacted with N-Pentyllithium

question 13

Multiple Choice

What compound is formed when ethylene oxide is reacted with n-pentyllithium followed by treatment with aqueous acid?

• A) 1-heptanol
• B) 2-heptanol
• C) heptanal
• D) 2-heptanone
• E) pentanal

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