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In the following sequence of reactions the P is:

ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesJEE MainJEE Main 2021 (27 Aug Shift 1)
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  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
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According to the question, In the first step of the reaction, when cyclo-pentyl-chloride reacts with magnesium in the presence of dry ether than cyclo-pentyl-magnesium-chloride (grignard reagent) is formed. 

In the second step of the reaction, when grignard reagent is react with a compound, which has active hydrogen than grignard reagent abstract hydrogen from active hydrogen compound and converted in to alkane. 

So cyclo-pentane is formed as the product(second step of the reaction) of this reaction. 

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