How to prepare propane 1ol from ethyl magnesium chloride and 2methylpropane2ol from methyl magnesium bromide

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Reaction of formaldehyde with ethyl magnesium chloride gives propanol. Reaction of methyl magnesium bromide with acetone will yield 2nd pdt

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How are the following conversions carried out?

(i) Propene → Propan-2-ol

(ii) Benzyl chloride → Benzyl alcohol

(iii) Ethyl magnesium chloride → Propan-1-ol.

(iv) Methyl magnesium bromide → 2-Methylpropan-2-ol.

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