Reaction of ethyl formate with excess of \(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{MgI}\) followed by hydrolysis gives, n-propyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, acetaldehyde, acetone

Reaction of ethyl formate with excess of \(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{MgI}\) followed by hydrolysis gives

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Reaction of ethyl formate with excess of \(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{MgI}\) followed by hydrolysis gives

ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersJIPMERJIPMER 2008

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The correct answer is: acetaldehyde

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