Olympiad workbookNSECAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
Compound P on treatment with CH ₂ ~N ₂ (diazomethane) produces compound Q . Compound Q on reaction with HI produces two alkyl iodides R and S . Alkyl iodide S with higher number of carbon atoms on reaction with KCN followed by hydrolysis gives 3 -methylbutanoic acid. The compound P is
Options
- A2-butanol
- B1-butanol
- C2-methyl-2-propanol
- D2-methyl-1-propanol
Correct answer
D. 2-methyl-1-propanol
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