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Chemistry Aldehydes, Ketones & Carboxylic Acid NEET Previous Year Question Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 14, 2026

What is the IUPAC name of the organic compound formed in the following chemical

reaction? [NEET 2021]

A
2-methyl propan 2-ol
B
pentan-2-ol
C
pentan-3-ol
D
2-methyl butan-2-ol

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The correct answer is:
D

Acetone on reaction with Grignard regent and on further hydrolysis given 2-methylbutan-2-ol.

Hence, the IUPAC name of the product, i.e.

is 2-methyl butan-2-ol.

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