The reaction of compound P with CH3MgBr(excess) in (C2H5)2O followed by addition of H2O gives Q. The compound Q on treatment with H2SO4 at 0∘C gives R. The reaction of R with CH3COCl in the presence of anhydrous AlCl3 in CH2Cl2 followed by treatment with H2O produces compound S [Et in compound P is ethyl group]
The reactions, Q to R and R to S, are: