Benzene and Alkyl Benzene - Result Question 48

48. Identify the major product in the following reactions :

(i)

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(ii) $\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{COOH}+\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{MgI}$ $\longrightarrow$ $?+$ ?

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(ii) $\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{COOH}+\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{MgI} \longrightarrow \mathrm{CH}_4+\mathrm{Mg}\left(\mathrm{OOCC}_6 \mathrm{H}_5\right) \mathrm{I}$