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Write the preparation of ethanol from methyl magnesium iodide.
Prepare the following by using methyl magnesium iodide:
Ethanol
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Solution
Methyl magnesium iodide reacts with formaldehyde to form an adduct, which on hydrolysis with dilute acid gives ethanol.
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