Question

What would be the reactant and reagent used to obtain $2$, $4$-dimethylpentan-$3$-$ol$?

• A. Propanal and propyl magnesium bromide
• B. $3$-Methylbutanal and $2$-methyl magnesium iodide
• C. $2$, $2$-Dimethylpropanone and methyl magnesium iodide
• D. $2$-Methylpropanal and isopropyl magnesium iodide

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Correct answer is (d) $2$-Methylpropanal and isopropyl magnesium iodide