What products(s)would you expect from the following reaction?

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The given reaction is a Grignard reaction, where a Grignard reagent (RMgX) reacts with an ester to form a tertiary alcohol. In this case, the Grignard reagent is ethylmagnesium bromide (C2H5MgBr) and the ester is benzyl acetate. The reaction will form two products - I and II.

Product I: Benzylmagnesium bromide (C6H5CH2MgBr)
Product II: Tertiary alcohol (C12H16O)

Option A is incorrect as no iodine-containing compound is involved in the reaction.
Option B is incorrect as no alkyl halide is involved in the reaction.
Option C is incorrect as only product I or product II is formed. 
Option E is incorrect as only product I and II are formed, not any other products.

What Products(s)would You Expect from the Following Reaction