In the given reaction
'' can be
In the given reaction ' A ' can be
- benzyl bromide
- bromobenzene
- cyclohexyl bromide
- methyl bromide
Solution
A is bromobenzene which forms phenyl magnesium bromide(grignard reagent) with magnesium in presence of THF.
2 moles of Phenyl magnesium bromide on reaction with methyl benzoate followed by hydrolysis forms a tertiary alcohol.
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