Question:

A reaction of benzonitrile with one equivalent \(\mathrm{CH_3MgBr}\) followed by hydrolysis produces a yellow liquid "P". The compound "P" will give positive ________.

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Grignard reagent adds to the nitrile carbon; hydrolysis of the imine gives a ketone (acetophenone), a methyl ketone.
Updated On: Nov 4, 2026
  • Iodoform test
  • Schiff's test
  • Ninhydrin's test
  • Tollen's test
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

\(\mathrm{C_6H_5CN + CH_3MgBr \rightarrow C_6H_5C(CH_3){=}NMgBr}\).
Hydrolysis gives the imine and then the ketone: \(\mathrm{C_6H_5COCH_3}\) (acetophenone, "P").
Acetophenone is a methyl ketone (\(\mathrm{CH_3CO{-}}\)), so it gives the iodoform test (yellow precipitate of \(\mathrm{CHI_3}\)).
It does not give Schiff\'s or Tollens\' tests (not an aldehyde), and ninhydrin test is for amino acids/amines.
Answer: (1) Iodoform test
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