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Identify [X] used in the given reaction.
\[ [X] \xrightarrow{\text{Cu / 573 K}} [Y] \]
\[ [Y] \xrightarrow[(ii)\ H_2O/H^+]{(i)\ CH_3MgBr} \text{Tert.butyl alcohol (major product)} \]

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Secondary alcohols on heating with Cu give ketones, and ketones react with Grignard reagents to form tertiary alcohols.
Updated On: May 6, 2026
  • Propan-1-ol
  • Butan-1-ol
  • Propan-2-ol
  • Butan-2-ol
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The Correct Option is C

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