What will be the product of the following reaction (before any aqueous work-up)?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The reaction involves the addition of a Grignard reagent, (CH3)3CMgBr, to an ester, CH3COOCH2CH3, followed by acid-catalyzed hydrolysis. The Grignard reagent will add to the carbonyl carbon of the ester, forming a tetrahedral intermediate. The intermediate will then undergo acid-catalyzed hydrolysis to give the alcohol, CH3CHOHCH3. Option C is the only choice that shows the alcohol product. Option A shows the iodide product, which is not formed in this reaction. Option B shows an ester product, which is not formed in this reaction. Option D shows an ether product, which is not formed in this reaction.

What Will Be the Product of the Following Reaction (Before