Q. What is the IUPAC name of the organic compound formed in the following chemical reaction? $Acetone \xrightarrow[(ii)\ H_2O,\ H^+]{(i)\ C_2H_5MgBr,\ dry\ ether} Product$
A) Pentan-2-ol
B) Pentan-3-ol
C) 2-methyl butan-2-ol
D) 2-methyl propan-2-ol
Explanation
[Solution] $C_2H_5MgBr$ adds to acetone, giving after hydrolysis $(CH_3)_2C(OH)C_2H_5$, i.e. 2-methylbutan-2-ol. Answer (3).
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