What is the role of mineral acid in the preparation of carboxylic...

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.

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