Question

Which of the following are intermediates in the reaction of excess of $C{H}_{3}MgBr$ with $C_6{H}_{5}COO{C}_2{H}_5$ to make $2$-phenyl-$2$-propanol?

• A. A and B
• B. A,B and C
• C. A and C
• D. B and C

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

As all $A,B$ and $C$ intermediate are formed in the reaction mechanism.