Q.
The product obtained in the reaction
A) [image:12_image114.emf]
B) [image:12_image115.emf]
C) [image:12_image116.emf]
D) There is no reaction
Explanation
(b)
$Iso$-propyl magnesium bromide reduces di-$iso$-propyl ketone to secondary alcohol. However, only $–H^{+}$ ion adds to ketone in spite of bulky alkyl group due to steric hinderance
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