Q.

An ester A (C4H8O2) on treatment with excess CH3MgBr followed by work-up gives an alcohol B as the only product. Which of the following statement is/are true?

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a

Alcohol B gives positive iodoform test

b

A on basic hydrolysis gives formate ion as one of the products

c

Alcohol B gives precipitate with Lucas reagent immediately

d

A on acidic hydrolysis gives acetic acid as one of the product

answer is A, B.

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The ester is isopropyl formate.

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An ester A (C4H8O2) on treatment with excess CH3MgBr followed by work-up gives an alcohol B as the only product. Which of the following statement is/are true?