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Which one of the following alcohols will be formed when ethyl magnesium bromide reacts with acetone ?
A
primary alcohol
B
secondary alcohol
C
tertiary alcohol
✓ Official correct answer
D
dihydric alcohol
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A
primary alcohol
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B
secondary alcohol
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C
tertiary alcohol
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D
dihydric alcohol
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Explanation
Ethylmagnesium bromide reacting with acetone (a ketone) forms a tertiary alcohol, since the resulting alcohol carbon ends up bonded to three carbon-containing groups.
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