Question

20.
3
2'
A compound X on reaction with methyl magne-
sium iodide evolves methane and on acetylation,
its molecular mass increases by 84 units. The com-
pound X can be​

Answer 1

In this reaction Grignard's reagent reacts with acetone to form 2-methyl propan-2-ol as a product.

Thus compound X is acetone.