MHT CET Chemistry question

Which of the following carboxylic acids CANNOT be prepared using Grignard reagent?

Answer: (A)

Solution

RMgX + CO2 then H3O+ gives RCOOH, one carbon more than R; methanoic acid would need R = H, so it cannot be made this

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