NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersPractice
Acetone on treatment with CH 3 − Mg − I and on further hydrolysis gives
Options
- AIsopropyl alcohol
- BPrimary alcohol
- CAcetic acid
- D2-methyl 2-propanol
Correct answer
D. 2-methyl 2-propanol
Step-by-step solution
Acetone reacts with Grignard's reagent to give tertiary alcohol. (CH 3 ) 2 C = O + CH 3 MgBr → H 2 O (CH 3 ) 3 C − OH tert-butyl alcohol