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