what is the product when

ethyl orthoformate reacts with CH3MgI

ethyl orthoforamte =                           (OC2H5) ₃      -- C   -- H                   ( -- = single bond)...

OK, here's my attempt at this question

The answer is either Acetaldehyde (considering hydrolysis) or (OEt)₂C(H)CH₃

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