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Alcohols and Phenols Grignard Reaction with Formate Esters

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Methyl formate reacts with excess CH₃MgBr followed by hydrolysis to give:

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Correct Answer: B) Propan-2-ol

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A formate ester reacts with two equivalents of CH₃MgBr and ultimately gives (CH₃)₂CHOH, propan-2-ol.

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