Question

How can u convert isopropyl alcohol to tertiary butyl alcohol

Answer 1

using grignard's reagent we can easily performan this.

Answer 2

Hey dear,

● Isopropyl alcohol to ter.butyl alcohol -
Isopropyl alcohol is when treated with methyl magnesium bromide gives an intermediate which on acidic hydrolysis gives ter. butyl alcohol.

(CH3)2CH-OH + CH3MgBr --> (CH3)3C-OMgBr
(CH3)3C-OMgBr + 2H2O --> (CH3)3C-OH + Mg(OH)2 + HBr

*Methyl magnesium bromide is known as Grignard reagent.

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