What Is the Major Organic Product Obtained from the Following

question 25

Multiple Choice

What is the major organic product obtained from the following reaction?

• A) 2-phenyl-2-butanol
• B) 3-phenyl-2-butanol
• C) 3-phenylbutanone
• D) propiophenone, PhCOCH₂CH₃

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Definitions:

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Increased Resistance

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San Jose Scale

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