Question

\( \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{COCH}_3 \) reacts with \( \text{CH}_3 \text{MgBr} \) (one mole) followed by treatment with \( \text{H}_2 \text{O} \). The compound \( A \) formed in this reaction is

• A. A
• B. B
• C. C
• D. D

Hint:

Grignard reagents add to carbonyl compounds, forming alcohols, and are particularly useful in forming carbon-carbon bonds.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Grignard reagent reaction.
Grignard reagents react with carbonyl compounds to form an alcohol. In this case, the reaction with the ketone forms a secondary alcohol.

Step 2: Conclusion.
The product is a secondary alcohol, \( \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{C(OH)}\text{CH}_3 \), corresponding to option (3).