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1-Phenylethanol can be prepared by the reaction of benzaldehyde with:

1. Ethyl iodide and magnesium
2. Methyl iodide and magnesium
3. Methyl bromide and aluminium bromide
4. Methyl bromide

Correct answer: Methyl iodide and magnesium

Solution

1-Phenylethanol is prepared by the Grignard reaction of benzaldehyde with methyl magnesium iodide, which is formed from methyl iodide and magnesium.

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