How can benzyl alcohol be obtained from benzaldehyde?

$CH_3CO_2Et + (CH_2)_5(MgBr)_2 \xrightarrow[(2) H^{+}]{(1)} \mathop {C_7H_{14}O}\limits_{(A)}$ ; compound $(A)$ will be

What will be the major product?

The molecular formula of compound $A$ is $C_2Cl_3OH$. It reduces Fehling's solution and on oxidation gives a monocarboxylic acid $B$. Compound $A$ is obtained by the reaction of chlorine with ethyl alcohol. What is $A$?

Assertion : Hydroxyketones are not directly used in Grignard reaction.
Reason : Grignard reagents react with hydroxyl group.

Cyclohexene on ozonolysis followed by reaction with zinc dust and water gives compound $E$. Compound $E$ on further treatment with aqueous $KOH$ yields compound $F$. Compound $F$ is