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Acetone on addition to methyl magnesium bromide forms a complex, which on decomposition with acid gives $X$ and $\mathrm{Mg}(\mathrm{OH}) \mathrm{Br}$. Which one of the following is $X$ ?
ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2008
Options:
  • A $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{OH}$
  • B $\left(\mathrm{CH}_3\right)_3 \mathrm{COH}$
  • C $\left(\mathrm{CH}_3\right)_2 \mathrm{CHOH}$
  • D $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{OH}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $\left(\mathrm{CH}_3\right)_3 \mathrm{COH}$

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