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?

$Acetone (i) C_{2} H_{5} MgBr, dry ether (ii) H_{2} O, H^{+} Product$

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

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