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ChemistryNEET 2021Preparation and reactions of alcohols

Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

What is the IUPAC name of the organic compound formed in the following chemical reaction?

Acetone→(ii) H2O, H+(i) C2H5MgBr, dry etherProduct\mathrm{Acetone \xrightarrow[(ii)\ H_2O,\ H^+]{(i)\ C_2H_5MgBr,\ dry\ ether} Product}

  1. A.2-methylpropan-2-ol
  2. B.pentan-2-ol
  3. C.pentan-3-ol
  4. D.2-methylbutan-2-ol✓

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