Reaction between acetaldehyde and ethyl magnesium bromide followed by hydrolysis gives

Question

Reaction between acetaldehyde and ethyl magnesium bromide followed by hydrolysis gives (A) n-butyl alcohol (B) sec. butyl alcohol (C) iso-butyl alcohol (D) tert. butyl alcohol

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Correct answer is (b) sec. butyl alcohol

Q. Reaction between acetaldehyde and ethyl magnesium bromide followed by hydrolysis gives

n-butyl alcohol

sec. butyl alcohol

iso-butyl alcohol

tert. butyl alcohol

Correct answer is (b) sec. butyl alcohol