Question:

Identify X in the following reaction:

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Grignard reagents convert ketones into tertiary alcohols.
Updated On: Mar 18, 2026
  • CH₃OH
  • Ethyl alcohol
  • Methyl cyanide
  • tert-Butyl alcohol
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation


Step 1: Nature of reactants.
Acetone reacts with Grignard reagent CH₃MgI.
Step 2: Formation of tertiary alcohol.
After hydrolysis, tert-butanol is formed.
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