The illustration below is a reaction in which a cuprate is the only organometallic that can produce the desired alcohol. Why can the same reaction not be carried out with a Grignard reagent or an organolithium?

• A. The Grignard reagent and organolithium will further lead to elimination forming α,β-unsaturated carbonyl.
• B. The Grignard reagent and organolithium are deactivated in presence of acids.
• C. The Grignard reagent and organolithium do not react with epoxides.
• D. The Grignard reagent and organolithium will also react with the ketone.

Answer: (D)