Q. Reaction between acetone and methylmagnesium chloride followed by hydrolysis will give :
A) Sec. butyl alcohol
B) Tert. butyl alcohol
C) Isobutyl alcohol
D) Isopropyl alcohol
Explanation
[Solution] $CH_3MgCl$ adds to $(CH_3)_2CO$, giving $(CH_3)_3COH$ (tert-butyl alcohol) after hydrolysis. Answer (2).
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