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ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesJEE Main

Acetone on addition to methyl magnesium bromide forms a complex, which on decomposition with acid gives X and Mg(OH)Br. Which one of the following is X?

Answer: (B)

Solution

CH₃MgBr adds to the carbonyl carbon of acetone, (CH₃)₂C=O, giving a magnesium alkoxide complex.

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