Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 168

Question: When phenyl magnesium bromide reacts with t-butanol, the product would be

[IIT 2005]

Options:

A) Benzene

B) Phenol

C) t-butyl benzene

D) t-butyl phenyl ether

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$(CH_3)_3COH + PhMgBr \xrightarrow{{}} PhH + (CH_3)_3COMgBr$