Identify the compound $A$ in the following reaction: $A + CH_3MgBr$ $\xrightarrow{\text{dry ether}} \text{intermediate}$ $\xrightarrow{H_3O^+} CH_3CH_2OH + Mg(Br)(OH)$

  • A
    Acetic acid
  • B
    Acetaldehyde
  • C
    Formaldehyde
  • D
    Acetone

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