Ethanal \(\xrightarrow{i. (CH_3)_2CHMgBr,\ ii.\ H_2O}\) X;
Propanone \(\xrightarrow{i.\ C_2H_5MgBr,\ ii.\ H_2O}\) Y.
Consider statements: I. Ease of dehydration \(Y>X\); II. Acidic character \(X>Y\); III. Reactivity towards Lucas reagent \(X>Y\).
I. Ease of dehydration is Y > X
II. Acidic character is X > Y
III. Reactivity towards Lucas reagent is X > Y