Question

What is the $IUPAC$ name of the organic compound formed in the following chemical reaction?
$\text{Acetone}\underset{\left(ii\right)H_{2}O,H^{+}}{\overset{\left(i\right)C_2{H}_{5}MgBr,\text{dry Ether}}{\to }}\text{Product}$

• A. $2-\text{methylbutan}-2-ol$
• B. $2-\text{methylpropan}-2-ol$
• C. $\text{pentan}-2-ol$
• D. $\text{pentan}-3-ol$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $2-\text{methylbutan}-2-ol$