Which of the following options are correct regarding A?
A
A contains methyl group
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B
A contains ethyl group
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C
A contains −OH group
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D
A contains a six membered ring
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Solution
The correct options are A A contains methyl group C A contains −OH group D A contains a six membered ring Explanation: In this reaction, a nucleophilic attack by Grignard reagent, on the ring carbon atom of the epoxide leads to ring opening, followed by formation of alcohol upon protonation. This is explained in the image below.