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RMgX+CO2etherdryYH3O+RCOOH

What is Y in the above reaction?

ChemistryCarboxylic Acid DerivativesNEETNEET 2022 (Phase 1)
Options:
  • A R3CO-Mg+X
  • B RCOO-X+
  • C RCOO2Mg
  • D RCOO-Mg+X
Solution:
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The correct answer is: RCOO-Mg+X

Grignard reagent on reaction with carbondioxide in presence of dry ether forms an addition product which on hydrolysis produces carboxylic acid.

 Hence,  Y in the above reaction is RCOO-Mg+X

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