Why would the alcohol in the following compound need to be protected before reaction? 
A) There is no need to protect the alcohol.
B) Magnesium is Lewis acidic and will coordinate with the alcohol.
C) The Grignard reagent will react with the alcohol before the ketone.
D) If it isn't protected, the product will be a carboxylic acid.
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