Which of the following reagents, when treated with phenylmagnesiuim bromide followed by acid workup, will yield 2-phenylethanol?

Oxirane

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Ethanol

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Acetaldehyde

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Ethylene

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Solution

The correct option is A Oxirane
Oxirane (ethylene oxide or epoxide) when treated with phenylmagnesiuim bromide $(C_{6} H_{5} - M g - B r)$ followed by acid workup, will yield 2-phenylethanol.

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