Q. Ketone upon treatment with Grignard reagent gives

A) Primary alcohol
B) Secondary alcohol
C) Tertiary alcohol
D) Aldehyde
Explanation

(c)
Ketones give an addition product having more number of carbon atoms with Grignard reagent, which on hydrolysis gives an alcohol (3${^\circ}$).
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Formaldehyde gives primary alcohol with Grignard reagent while any other aldehyde except formaldehyde give secondary alcohol.

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