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Which of the following combination can be used to synthesise ethanol?

A

`CH_(3)MgI and CH_(3)COCH_(3)`

B

`CH_(3)MgI and C_(2)H_(5)OH`

C

`CH_(3)MgI and CH_(3)COOC_(2)H_(5)`

D

`CH_(3)MgI and HCOOC_(2)H_(5)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
When ethyl acetate is treated with excess of `CH_(3)Mgl`, it gives tert-butyl alcohol with the elimination of ethanol.
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