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

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

J & K CETJ & K CET 2003Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

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Hydroxy acetones are not directly used in Grignard reaction because Grignard reagents are highly reactive so react with hydroxyl group