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Compound 'A' undergoes following sequence of reactions to give compound 'B'. The correct structure and chirality of compound 'B' is [where Et is $$-C_2H_5$$]
The starting compound is $$\mathrm{2\text{-}Bromo\text{-}3\text{-}methylbutane}$$.
It reacts with magnesium in dry ether $$\mathrm{(Mg/Et_2O)}$$.
Magnesium inserts into the $$\mathrm{C-Br}$$ bond to form a Grignard reagent.
$$\mathrm{CH_3-CH(Br)-CH(CH_3)-CH_3 \xrightarrow{Mg/Et_2O} CH_3-CH(MgBr)-CH(CH_3)-CH_3}$$
The Grignard reagent reacts with heavy water $$\mathrm{(D_2O)}$$ and abstracts $$\mathrm{D^+}$$.
$$\mathrm{CH_3-CH(MgBr)-CH(CH_3)-CH_3 + D_2O \longrightarrow CH_3-CH(D)-CH(CH_3)-CH_3}$$
The final product is $$\mathrm{2\text{-}Deuterio\text{-}3\text{-}methylbutane}$$.
The carbon containing deuterium is attached to $$\mathrm{-H,\ -D,\ -CH_3,\ -CH(CH_3)_2}$$.
Since all four groups are different, the carbon atom becomes a $$\mathrm{Chiral\ Centre}$$.
Therefore, compound $$\mathrm{B}$$ is $$\mathrm{Chiral}$$.
Correct option: $$\mathrm{C}$$
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