MHT CET 2025 Chemistry question
Identify the product 'B' in following reaction. Dry ice
Answer: (B)
Solution
Dry ice is solid . The Grignard reagent adds to the electrophilic carbon of : CH_3MgBr + O{=}C{=}O \to CH_3COOMgBr (compound A, the magnesium salt of the acid). Acidic hydrolysis then liberates the carboxylic acid: CH_3COOMgBr + H_3O^+ \to CH_3COOH + Mg(OH)Br. B is ethanoic
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