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Reaction between acetone and methyl-magnesium chloride followed by hydrolysis will give:

1. Sec. butyl alcohol
2. Tert. butyl alcohol
3. Isobutyl alcohol
4. Isopropyl alcohol

Correct answer: Tert. butyl alcohol

Solution

Acetone reacts with methyl-magnesium chloride (a Grignard reagent) to form a tertiary alcohol after hydrolysis. The product is tert-butyl alcohol.

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