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Alcohols and Phenols Preparation of Alcohols by Grignard Reagents

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CH₃MgBr reacts with CH₃COCH₃ followed by H₃O⁺ to form:

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Correct Answer: B) 2-Methylpropan-2-ol

Concept Explanation

A CH₃ group adds to acetone, giving an –OH-bearing carbon attached to three CH₃ groups after hydrolysis, which is tert-butanol.

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