Chemistry · PYQ NEET UG 2021
हिन्दीWhat is the IUPAC name of the organic compound formed in the following chemical reaction? Acetone \( \xrightarrow[{(ii) \text{ H}_2\text{O}, \text{H}^+}]{{(i) \text{ C}_2\text{H}_5\text{MgBr, dry Ether}}} \text{ Product} \)
Correct answer · Option C
2-Methyl butan-2-ol
Explanation
Reaction of acetone (propanone) with ethylmagnesium bromide followed by hydrolysis yields 2-methylbutan-2-ol (a tertiary alcohol).