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What is the major organic product obtained from the following reaction? 1. (CH3)2CHCH2MgBr Et2O 2. H3O+ a. 2,4-dimethyl-4-heptanol b. 3,5-dimethyl-3-heptanol c. 3,5-dimethyl-4-heptanol d. 2,3-dimethyl-3-heptanol

          What is the major organic product obtained from the following reaction?
1. (CH3)2CHCH2MgBr
Et2O
2. H3O+
a. 2,4-dimethyl-4-heptanol
b. 3,5-dimethyl-3-heptanol
c. 3,5-dimethyl-4-heptanol
d. 2,3-dimethyl-3-heptanol

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

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08/26/2023

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However, we can assume that the ketone has a seven-carbon chain, since the product is a heptanol. The Grignard reagent will add to the carbonyl group of the ketone, forming an alkoxide intermediate. This intermediate will then undergo protonation by the acidic Show more…

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What is the major organic product obtained from the following reaction? a. 2,4-dimethyl-4-heptanol b. 3,5-dimethyl-3-heptanol c. 3,5-dimethyl-4-heptanol d. 2,3-dimethyl-3-heptanol