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Each of the following is treated with excess in dry ether followed by . Which give a tertiary alcohol?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Answer: A, B, D

Ethyl acetate and acetyl chloride add two groups to give . Acetone adds one to give the same tertiary alcohol. Acetaldehyde adds one and gives only the secondary alcohol propan-2-ol.
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