The compound formed on the reaction of p

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Question:

The compound formed on the reaction of propanone with methylmagnesium bromide followed by hydrolysis is

Options:

\(CH_3CH_2CH_2OH\)

\(CH_3CH_2CH_2CH_2OH\)

Correct Answer:

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2.

Ketones have two alkyl groups attached to the carbon-oxygen double bond. The simplest one is propanone.

When propanone reacts with methyl magnesium bromide it produces 2-Methylpropan-2-ol.