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Which of the following hydrocarbons reacts easily with MeMgBr to give methane?

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Grignard reagents give methane with:
Alcohols
Terminal alkynes
Highly acidic hydrocarbons (like cyclopentadiene)
Aromatic anion formation increases acidity.

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Option a
Option b
Option c
Option d

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The Correct Option is B

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