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Reaction between acetone and methylmagnesium chloride followed by hydrolysis will give :

A

Isopropyl alcohol

B

Sec. butyl alcohol

C

Tert. butyl alcohol

D

Isobutyl alcohol

Step-by-Step Solution

Acetone (CH3COCH3CH_3COCH_3) reacts with methylmagnesium chloride (CH3MgClCH_3MgCl) to form an intermediate which upon hydrolysis yields tert-butyl alcohol ((CH3)3COH(CH_3)_3COH).

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