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Which of the following compounds will react with methylmagnesium bromide to give tert-butyl alcohol?
Options
A Acetyl chloride
B Acetone
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C Isopropyl alcohol
D Acetaldehyde
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Acetone (CH3COCH3) reacts with methylmagnesium bromide (CH3MgBr) to give tert-butyl alcohol ((CH3)3COH) after hydrolysis. The Grignard reagent adds to the carbonyl carbon of acetone.

Hint

Which ketone gives tert-butyl alcohol with CH3MgBr?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1252 of 1999
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