Q42 / 150 · MHT CET 2011 · Chemistry

3 -methylpentan-3-ol will be prepared from

A
ethyl formate and methyl magnesium bromide
Correct answer
B
ethyl ethanoate and ethyl magnesium bromide
C
ethyl propanoate and methyl magnesium bromide
D
ethyl formate and ethyl magnesium bromide

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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