JEE Main Chemistry question

In the reaction, C₂H₅OC₂H₅ + CO --BF₃, 150°C, 500 atm--> X. What is X?

Answer: (D)

Solution

Under BF₃ catalysis at high temperature and pressure, CO inserts (carbonylation) into the C–O bond of diethyl

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