JEE Main Chemistry question
What is the product in the reaction CH₃MgBr --(i) CO₂ (ii) H₂O--> X?
Answer: (B)
Solution
CH₃MgBr adds to CO₂ to form a magnesium carboxylate; hydrolysis liberates acetic acid, CH₃COOH.
What is the product in the reaction CH₃MgBr --(i) CO₂ (ii) H₂O--> X?
CH₃MgBr adds to CO₂ to form a magnesium carboxylate; hydrolysis liberates acetic acid, CH₃COOH.