Alcohols and Ethers - Result Question 14
17. When phenyl magnesium bromide reacts with tert butanol, which of the following is formed?
$(2005,1 M)$
(a) Tert butyl methyl ether
(b) Benzene
(c) Tert butyl benzene
(d) Phenol
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 17. (b)
Solution:
- $C _6 H _5 MgBr+\left(CH _3\right) _3 COH \longrightarrow C _6 H _6+Mg\left[\left(CH _3\right) _3 CO\right] Br$
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