Carboxylic Acids Question 60

Question: When $ CH_3COOH $ reacts with $ CH_3-Mg-X $

[BVP 2003]

Options:

A) $ CH_3COX $ is formed

B) Hydrocarbon is formed

C) Acetone is formed

D) Alcohol is formed

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ CH_3COOH+CH_3-Mg-X\to CH_3-CH_3 $