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The final product of the following sequence of reactions is \[C{{H}_{3}}Br+Mg\xrightarrow[{}]{Ether}A\xrightarrow[{}]{HCHO}B\xrightarrow[{}]{{{H}_{2}}O}C\]

A)  acetic acid        

B)  acetaldehyde

C)  ethyl alcohol     

D)  formic acid

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

: \[C{{H}_{3}}Br+Mg\xrightarrow[{}]{ether}C{{H}_{3}}MgBr\] \[+Mg(OH)Br\]