
Product(s) (Major)
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The reaction involves the addition of a Grignard reagent (CH₃MgBr) to an ester. Esters undergo nucleophilic acyl substitution with two equivalents of Grignard reagent. The first equivalent adds to the carbonyl, forming a ketone intermediate. The second equivalent adds to the ketone, ultimately yielding a tertiary alcohol.
The ester reactant is: . After addition of two CH₃ groups, the final tertiary alcohol is .
Final Answer: The first option (top left image) is the correct major product.