Why Would the Alcohol in the Following Compound Need to Be

question 48

Multiple Choice

Why would the alcohol in the following compound need to be protected before reaction?

• A) If it isn't protected, the product will be a carboxylic acid.
• B) The Grignard reagent will react with the alcohol before the ketone.
• C) Magnesium is Lewis acidic and will coordinate with the alcohol.
• D) There is no need to protect the alcohol.

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