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ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersNEET
Options:
  • A HCHO+PhCH(CH3)CH2MgX
  • B PhCOCH2CH3+CH3MgX
  • C PhCOCH3+CH3CH2MgX
  • D CH3CH2COCH3+PhMgX
Solution:
2163 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: HCHO+PhCH(CH3)CH2MgX
HCHO+R'MgX→1° alcohol
RCHO+R'MgX→2° alcohol
RCOR'+R''MgX→3° alcohol
As product is 3° alcohol so HCHO cannot be used.

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