What is the expected product,A,of the following reaction sequence?
A)Benzyl formate
B)Phenylacetic acid
C)Benzenesulfonic acid
D)1-Chloro-1-phenyl acetic acid
E)Dibenzylketone

Question

What is the expected product,A,of the following reaction sequence? 
A)Benzyl formate 
B)Phenylacetic acid 
C)Benzenesulfonic acid 
D)1-Chloro-1-phenyl acetic acid 
E)Dibenzylketone

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The reaction sequence involves the oxidation of benzyl alcohol to form benzaldehyde (using PCC) and then the reaction of the benzaldehyde with a Grignard reagent to form phenylacetic acid. Therefore, the expected product is phenylacetic acid (choice B).

What Is the Expected Product,A,of the Following Reaction Sequence