The major product Y in the following reactions is:

The major product Y in the following reactions is:

Solution

Grignard reagents add to carbonyl compounds to give primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols. Reacting a Grignard reagent with an aldehyde gives a secondary alcohol. Reacting a Grignard reagent with a ketone gives a tertiary alcohol.

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