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Which of the compounds HCHO (I), \[C{{H}_{3}}C{{H}_{2}}CHO\] (II), \[C{{H}_{3}}COC{{H}_{2}}\] (III) and \[HCOO{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}\] (IV) will give a secondary alcohol on reaction with excess Grignard reagent, followed by hydrolysis? Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A) II only           

B)        III only

C) I and IV         

D)        II and IV

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

[a]