What reagent can be used to convert benzophenone into triphenylmethanol?

Benzophenone

A compound used in organic synthesis and as a photoinitiator, characterized by a central benzene ring bonded to two carbonyl groups.

Triphenylmethanol

A white crystalline solid organic compound, used often as an intermediate in the synthesis of other chemicals.

Engage your knowledge concerning reaction conditions and mechanisms to infer the primary organic products.

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Final Answer :

PhMgBr followed by acidic work up

Learning Objectives

Engage your knowledge concerning reaction conditions and mechanisms to infer the primary organic products.