$A$ bromoalkane $X$ reacts with magnesium in dry ether to form compound $Y$. The reaction of $Y$ with methanal followed by hydrolysis yields an alcohol having molecular formula $C_{4}H_{10}O$. The compound $X$ is

  • A
    Bromomethane
  • B
    Bromoethane
  • C
    $1-bromopropane$
  • D
    $2-bromopropane$

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