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Primary alcohols can be obtained from the reaction of $R \operatorname{Mg} X$ with
ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersJIPMERJIPMER 2010
Options:
  • A $\mathrm{CO}_2$
  • B HCHO
  • C $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CHO}$
  • D $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: HCHO

The above reaction with acetaldehyde gives $2^{\circ}$ alcohol
reaction with $\mathrm{CO}_2$ gives - acid.
reaction with $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$ gives- alkane.

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