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In the following sequence of reactions, compound 'M' is:

\( \text{M} \xrightarrow{\text{CH}_3\text{MgBr}} \text{N} + \text{CH}_4 \uparrow \xrightarrow{\text{H}^+} \text{CH}_3\text{COCH}_2\text{COCH}_3 \)

Updated On: Nov 28, 2025
  • \(\text{CH}_3\text{COCH}_2\text{COCH}_3\)
  • \(\text{CH}_3\text{COCH}_2\text{CO}_2\text{Et}\)
  • \(\text{CH}_3 - \text{C} \equiv \text{CH}_3\)
  • \(\text{CH}_3 - \text{C} \equiv \text{OH}\)