Carboxylic Acids Question 45
Question: The compound $ X, $ in the reaction, is $ X\xrightarrow{CH_3MgI}Y\xrightarrow{hydrolysis}Mg(OH)I+CH_3COOH $
[Pb. CET 2003]
Options:
A) $ CH_3CHO $
B) $ CO_2 $
C) $ {{(CH_3)}_2}CO $
D) $ HCHO $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
$ CO_2 $ adds to Grignard’s reagent to yield acids. $ CO_2\xrightarrow{CH_3MgI}CH_3COOMgI\xrightarrow{H.\ OH}CH_3COOH $
$ +Mg<\begin{matrix} OH \\ I \\ \end{matrix} $
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