Which of the Following Reaction Series Will Result in the Formation

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reaction series will result in the formation of a new secondary (2°) alcohol from the beginning alcohol listed at the top?

• A) Ethanol
• 1) Na°
• 2) CH₃CH₂I
• B) t-butyl alcohol
• 1) K₂Cr₂O₇/acetic acid
• 2) CH₃-MgBr
• 3) H₃O⁺
• C) 2-propanol
• 1) K₂Cr₂O₇/acetic acid
• 2) CH₃-MgBr
• 3) H₃O⁺
• D) n-butanol
• 1) H₂SO₄/heat
• 2) Hg(OAc)₂ (aq)
• 3) NaBH₄
• E) 2-methylcycloxexanol
• 1) H₂SO₄/heat
• 2) OsO₄/H₂O₂
• 3) H₂SO₄/heat

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