JEE Main 2020 — Hydrocarbons Question with Solution
JEE Main 2020 (09 Jan Shift 1)
Question
The major product in the following reactions is:
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Correct answer
D
Step-by-step explanation
Grignard reagents add to carbonyl compounds to give primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols. Reacting a Grignard reagent with an aldehyde gives a secondary alcohol. Reacting a Grignard reagent with a ketone gives a tertiary alcohol.
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