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Which reagent can be used to convert a carboxylic acid chloride into a ketone?
ChemistryCarboxylic Acid DerivativesJEE Main
Options:
  • A Chromic acid
  • B PCP
  • C Diborane, hydrogen peroxide
  • D An organolithium compound
Solution:
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The correct answer is: An organolithium compound
Carboxylic acid chloride were converted directly in good yields into ketones using excess alkyl lithiumcuprates (R 2 CuLi) .

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