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An organic compound B is formed by the reaction of ethylmagnesium iodide `(CH_(3)CH_(2)MgI)` with a substance A, followed by treatment with dilute aqueous acid. Compound B does not react with `PC C` in dichloromethane. Identify A ?

A

`CH_(3)- overset(O) overset(||)(C)-H`

B

`CH_(3)CH_(2)overset(O)overset(||)(C)CH_(3)`

C

`H_(2)C= O`

D

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The correct Answer is:
B
`Et-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-CH_(3)+CH_(3)CH_(2)MgI underset((2) H^(o+))(rarr) Et-underset("(cannot be oxidized)")underset(3^(@)" alcohol")underset(Et)underset(|)overset(OH) overset(|)(C)-CH_(3)`
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