1. Tardigrade
  2. Question
  3. Chemistry
  4. An organic compound (X) with molecular formula C3H6O is not readily oxidised. On reduction it gives C3H8O (Y) which reacts with HBr to give a bromide (Z) which is converted to Grignard reagent. Grignard reagent reacts with (X) to give 2, 3-dimethylbutan-2-ol. (X), (Y) and (Z) respectively are

Q. An organic compound with molecular formula is not readily oxidised. On reduction it gives which reacts with to give a bromide which is converted to Grignard reagent. Grignard reagent reacts with to give dimethylbutan--ol. and respectively are

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Solution:

Correct answer is (c)

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