JEE Main Chemistry question
Identify X: (CH₃)₂C=O (CH₃MgI, dry ether)→ A (H₂O)→ X.
Answer: (D)
Solution
Grignard addition of CH₃MgI to acetone gives a tertiary alkoxide, which on hydrolysis gives tert-butanol, (CH₃)₃COH.
Identify X: (CH₃)₂C=O (CH₃MgI, dry ether)→ A (H₂O)→ X.
Grignard addition of CH₃MgI to acetone gives a tertiary alkoxide, which on hydrolysis gives tert-butanol, (CH₃)₃COH.