Benzene and Alkyl Benzene - Result Question 48
48. Identify the major product in the following reactions :
(i)
(ii) $\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{COOH}+\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{MgI}$ $\longrightarrow$ $?+$ ?
(1993, 2M)
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Solution:
(ii) $\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{COOH}+\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{MgI} \longrightarrow \mathrm{CH}_4+\mathrm{Mg}\left(\mathrm{OOCC}_6 \mathrm{H}_5\right) \mathrm{I}$