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In the following reaction, C6H5CH2Br + Mg, Ether → X, the product ‘X’ is:

1. C6H5CH2CH2C6H5
2. C6H5CH2OCH2C6H5
3. C6H5CH2OH
4. C6H5CH3

Correct answer: C6H5CH2CH2C6H5

Solution

The reaction involves the formation of a Grignard reagent (C6H5CH2MgBr) when benzyl bromide reacts with magnesium in the presence of ether. This reagent can further react to form a dimer, C6H5CH2CH2C6H5.

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