2 , CH_3 - CO - CH_3 [ H^+ ] Mg/Hg Product Product in the reaction is ___________

MHT CET Chemistry question

Product

Product in the reaction is

Answer: (A)

Mg/Hg (a bimolecular reduction) couples two acetone molecules through their carbonyl carbons to give pinacol, 2,3-dimethylbutane-2,3-diol

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