Question

What is the IUPAC name of the organic compound formed in the following chemical reaction?

\[\ce{Acetone ->[(i) C2H5MgBr, dry Ether][(ii) H2O, H^+] Product}\]

Options

• 2-methyl butan-2-ol

• 2-methyl propan-2-ol

• pentan-2-ol

• pentan-3-ol

Answer 1

2-methyl butan-2-ol