Q. Which of the following combinations can be used to synthesise ethanol?
A) $CH_{3}MgI\ and\ CH_{3}COCH_{3}$
B) $CH_{3}MgI\ and\ C_{2}H_{5}OH$
C) $CH_{3}MgI\ and\ CH_{3}COOC_{2}H_{5}$
D) $CH_{3}MgI\ and\ HCHO$
Explanation
The correct answer is Option D: $CH_{3}MgI\ and\ HCHO$.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.