An organic compound (X) with molecular formula is not readily oxidised. On reduction it gives (Y) which reacts with HBr to give a bromide (Z) which is converted to Grignard reagent. This Grignard reagent on reaction with (X) followed by hydrolysis gives 2,3-dimethylbutan-2-ol.
Compounds (X), (Y) and (Z) respectively are: [2025]
(2)
