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How to convert an oxirane to an alkanol with one additional carbon atom?

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Find the reagents X and Y required for steps(ii) and (iii) are _______ and ________ respectively. I have tried in this way but I have stuck in second step. The given compound reacts with PhCO3H to form an epoxide. Am i correct? Then please help me continue the reaction. The answer given is CH3MgBr and H3O+.

Saandeep
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