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Consider the following sequence of reaction and identify the final product (Z).

CH 3 CH 2 CH 2 Br Mgdry ether (X) CO 2 (Y) H + (Z)
ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesJEE Main
Options:
  • A CH3CH2COOH
  • B CH3CH2CH2CH2COOH
  • C CH3-C|H-CH3       COOH
  • D CH3CH2CH2COOH
Solution:
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The correct answer is: CH3CH2CH2COOH
The sequence of reaction is called carbonation of alkyl halide.

CH 3 CH 2 CH 2 Br Mg/dry ether CH 3 CH 2 CH 2 MgBr X CO 2 CH 3 CH 2 CH 2 CO 2 MgBr Y H + CH 3 CH 2 CH 2 CO 2 H Z

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