NEETChemistryCarboxylic Acid Derivatives
What is the role of mineral acid in the preparation of carboxylic acids from Grignard reagents and carbon dioxide?
Options
- AIt serves as a reducing agent.
- BIt acts as a catalyst.
- CIt neutralizes the Grignard reagent.
- DIt initiates the reaction with carbon dioxide.
Correct answer
C. It neutralizes the Grignard reagent.
Step-by-step solution
Mineral acid is used to neutralize the Grignard reagent, allowing the formation of carboxylic acids from the salts produced by the reaction with carbon dioxide.