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An Organic compound (A) having molecular formula C2H4O when reacts with methyl magnesium iodide followed by acid hydrolysis to give isopropyl alcohol which on reaction with hydrogen iodide gives (B). Compound (B) on reaction with potassium cyanide gives (C). (C) on reduction gives an amine (D). |
What is the name of the compound (A)? |
Formaldehyde Acetaldehyde Ethanol Dimethyl ether |
Acetaldehyde |
The correct answer is option 2. Acetaldehyde. |