Carboxylic Acids Question 30
Question: The acid formed when propyl magnesium bromide is treated with carbon dioxide is
[CPMT 1982, 84, 86; Pb. PMT 1998]
Options:
A) $ C_3H_7COOH $
B) $ C_2H_5COOH $
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
$ CO_2+C_3H_7MgBr\xrightarrow{Hydrolysis} $
$ \underset{\text{Butanoic acid}}{\mathop{C_3H_7COOH}}+Mg<\begin{matrix} Br \\ OH \\ \end{matrix} $
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