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Two compounds A and B with same molecular formula C3H6O undergo Grignard reaction with methylmagnesium bromide to give products C and D. Products C and D show following chemical tests.

Test C D
Ceric ammonium nitrate Test Positive Positive
Lucas Test Turbidity obtained after five minutes Turbidity obtained Immediately
Iodoform Test Positive Negative

C and D respectively are

ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesJEE MainJEE Main 2020 (02 Sep Shift 2)
Options:
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
Solution:
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The correct answer is:

B will be ketone as it gives tertiary alcohol after reaction with grignard while A will be aldehyde which produces secondary alcohol after reaction with grignard reagent. 

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