A Grignard reagent is prepared by reacting cyclopentanol with first thionyl chloride and then magnesium in ether. The Grignard reagent is then reacted with acetaldehyde (ethanal) and the reaction mixture acidified. What is the major final product of this series of reactions?

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The Answer of A Grignard reagent is prepared by reacting cyclopentanol with first thionyl chloride and then magnesium in ether. The Grignard reagent is then reacted with acetaldehyde (ethanal) and the reaction mixture acidified. What is the major final product of this series of reactions?

A Grignard Reagent Is Prepared by Reacting Cyclopentanol with First