Reaction of ethyl formate with excess of CH 3 MgI followed by hydrolysis gives
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Reaction of ethyl formate with excess of CH3MgI followed by hydrolysis gives
- n-propyl alcohol
- Ethanal
- Propanal
- Isopropyl alcohol
Answer
(D) Isopropyl alcohol
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