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AC(6)H(14)O chiral alcohol is converted...

`AC_(6)H_(14)O` chiral alcohol is converted to a bromide by treatment with `PBr_(3)`. Reaction of this bromide, first with Mg in ether , followed by quenching in 0.1NHCl produces an achiral `C_(6)H_(14) ` hydrocarbon. Which of the following is the original alcohol?

A

2-ethyl-1-butanol

B

4-methyl-1-pentanol

C

3-methyl-3-pentanol

D

3-methyl-1-pentanol

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