Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

What is the IUPAC name of the organic compound formed in the following chemical reaction? Acetone [(ii) H2O, H+](i) C2H5MgBr, Dry ether product

1. 2-methylbutan-2-ol
2. 2-methylpropan-2-ol
3. pentan-2-ol
4. pentan-3-ol

Anisole on cleavage with HI gives :

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Reaction between acetone and methylmagnesium chloride followed by hydrolysis will give :

1. Sec. butyl alcohol
2. Tert. butyl alcohol
3. Isobutyl alcohol
4. Isopropyl alcohol

The compound that is most difficult to protonate is :

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The structure of intermediate A in the following reaction, is : [figure]

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The compound A on treatment with Na gives B, and with PCl5 gives C. B and C react together to give diethyl ether. A, B and C are in the order

1. C2H5OH, C2H6, C2H5Cl
2. C2H5OH, C2H5Cl, C2H5ONa
3. C2H5Cl, C2H6, C2H5OH
4. C2H5OH, C2H5ONa, C2H5Cl

In the reaction, [figure] the electrophile involved is

1. dichloromethyl cation ( CHCl2)
2. formyl cation ( CHO)
3. dichloromethyl anion ( CHCl2)
4. dichlorocarbene (:CCl2)

Identify the major products P, Q and R in the following sequence of reactions : [figure]

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The heating of phenyl methyl ether with HI produces

1. iodobenzene
2. phenol
3. benzene
4. ethyl chloride.

Which one is the most acidic compound?

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