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Hydrolysis of the adduct formed form the reaction of ________ with methyl magnesium bromide gives 2-Methylpropan-2-ol.(a) Methanal(b) Ethanal(c) Propanal(d) PropanoneI have been asked this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.My question comes from Alcohols and Phenols topic in chapter Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct answer is (d) Propanone

The explanation is: 2-Methylpropan-2-ol is a tertiary alcohol which is PRODUCED from the hydrolysis of the adduct FORMED between a ketone and a GRIGNARD REAGENT.



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