An organic compound ( X ) with molecular formula C_3 H_6 O is not readily oxidised. On reduction it gives C_3 H_8 O ( Y ) which reacts with HBr to…

An organic compound $\displaystyle (\mathrm{X})$ with molecular formula $\displaystyle \mathrm{C}_3 \mathrm{H}_6 \mathrm{O}$ is not readily oxidised. On reduction it gives $\displaystyle \mathrm{C}_3 \mathrm{H}_8 \mathrm{O}(\mathrm{Y})$ 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 give $\displaystyle 2$, $\displaystyle 3$-dimethylbutan-$\displaystyle 2$-ol. Compounds (X), (Y) and (Z) respectively are: