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Question
How is 2-methylpropan-2-ol synthesized from methyl magnesium bromide?
Explanation
Methyl magnesium bromide (CH₃MgBr) reacts with acetone (CH₃COCH₃), adding the methyl group to the carbonyl carbon, and hydrolysis yields 2-methylpropan-2-ol ((CH₃)3COH).
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