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n-Propyl alchohol is obtained on hydrolysis of the adduct obtained by the reaction of:

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EtMgX and HCHO
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MeMgX and (CH2)2O
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EtMgX and O2
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MeMgX and CH3CHO
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Solution

The correct option is A EtMgX and HCHO
Ethyl magnesium bromide reacts with formaldehyde to form an adduct which on hydrolysis gives 1-Propanol.

CH3CH2MgBr+HCHO(CH3CH2CH2OMgBr)adductCH3CH2CH2OH

Hence, the correct answer is option (a).

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