Which of the following is correct?
(a) When a Grignard reagent reacts with a ketone, the addition product is a
primary alcohol.
(b) When a Grignard reagent reacts with a ketone, the addition product is a
secondary alcohol
(c) When a Grignard reagent reacts with a aldehyde, the addition product is a
tertiary alcohol.
(d) None of the above are correct.

1 Answer

Answer :

None of the above are correct.

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