Question

An organic compound A(C₃H₆O) is resistant to oxidation but forms compound B(C₃H₈O) on reduction. B reacts with HBr to form the compound C. C with Mg forms Grignard reagent D which reacts with A to form a product which on hydrolysis gives E. Identify A and E.

Answer 1

Ketones are oxidised under vigrous conditions.

Therefore, 

(A) : Propanone

(B) : Propan-2-ol

(C) : 2-Bromopropane

(D) : sec-Propyl magnesium bromide

(E) : 2,3-Dimethylbutan-2-ol