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Q. Assertion : Hydroxyketones are not directly used in Grignard reaction.
Reason : Grignard reagents react with hydroxyl group.

AIIMSAIIMS 2003Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

Grignard reagents are very reactive. Hence the Grignard reagents will react with hydroxyl group.