AP EAMCET201823 Apr 2018Evening ShiftChemistryAldehydes and KetonesActual
X and Y in the following reaction sequence are
Options
- AR CdCl & R^ COCl
- BR₂ Cd & (R^ CO )₂
- CR₂ Cd & R^ COCl
- DR₂ MgCdCl ₂ & R COO R^
Correct answer
C. R₂ Cd & R^ COCl
Step-by-step solution
Reaction of Grignard reagent with CdCl ₂ gives an organocadmium compound which yield a ketone when treated with an acid chloride.