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When phenyl magnesium bromide reacts with tert. butanol , which of the following is formed?

Option: 1

Tert. butyl methyl ether


Option: 2

Benzene


Option: 3

Tert. butyl benzene


Option: 4

Phenol


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As we learnt,

 

Zerewitinoff Method -

The reaction of the alcohol with the Grignard reagent.

- wherein

R'OH+RMgX\rightarrow RH+R'OMgX

 

 C6H5MgBr + (CH3)3C-OH \rightarrow C6H6 + [(CH3)3Co]MgBr

Hence, the option number (2) is correct.

 

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