JEE Main levelOne or more correct optionsDifficulty 2 of 3o1132
Each of the following is treated with excess CHX3MgBr in dry ether followed by HX3OX+. Which give a tertiary alcohol?
ACHX3−CO−CHX3
BCHX3−CO−Cl
CCHX3−CHO
DCHX3−CO−OCX2HX5
Answer: A, B, D
Ethyl acetate and acetyl chloride add two CHX3X− groups to give (CHX3)X3C−OH. Acetone adds one to give the same tertiary alcohol. Acetaldehyde adds one and gives only the secondary alcohol propan-2-ol.