The reaction of ethylene oxide ( H_2C-CH_2 epoxide) with R-MgX followed by H_2O produces

MHT CET Chemistry question

The reaction of ethylene oxide ( epoxide) with followed by produces

Answer: (D)

The carbanionic R of the Grignard reagent opens the epoxide ring at a carbon to give , which on hydrolysis gives the primary alcohol

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