Question

An organic compound A with molecular formula C₄H₁₀O on treatment with phosphorus pentachloride gives alkyl chloride. Alkyl chloride on treatment with Mg in presence of dry ether gives a highly reactive compound B.
Compound B reacts with water to give hydrocarbon C. Alkyl chloride on treatment with Na in dry ether as a solvent gives alkane, 2,2,3,3-tetramethylbutane. Identify ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’

Answer 1

∴ Compound (A): tert-Butyl alcohol;
Compound (B): tert-Butyl magnesium chloride;
Compound (C): 2-Methylpropane