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CH3MgBr+CO2Dry ether Y H3O Z

Identify Z from the following.
ChemistryCarboxylic Acid DerivativesNEET
Options:
  • A Ethyl acetate
  • B Acetic acid
  • C Propanoic acid
  • D Methyl acetate
Solution:
2038 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Acetic acid
When Grignard's reagent is treated with CO2 , a magnesium complex is formed, which on further hydrolysis yields monocarboxylic acid.

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