Consider the following reaction sequence:
$CH_3-CH(OH)-CH_3$ $\xrightarrow{PBr_3} (X)$ $\xrightarrow{Mg} (Y)$ $\xrightarrow{C_2H_4O (epoxide)} (Z)$ $\xrightarrow{H_2O, \Delta} ?$
What is the final product of this reaction?

  • A
    $CH_3-CH(CH_3)-CH_2-CH_2OH$
  • B
    $CH_3-O-CH(CH_3)-CH_2-CH_3$
  • C
    $CH_3-CH(CH_3)-O-CH_2-CH_3$
  • D
    None of these

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