NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryCarboxylic Acid DerivativesPractice
C H 3 M g B r + C O 2 → D r y e t h e r Y → H 3 O ⨁ Z Identify Z from the following.
Options
- AEthyl acetate
- BAcetic acid
- CPropanoic acid
- DMethyl acetate
Correct answer
B. Acetic acid
Step-by-step solution
When Grignard's reagent is treated with C O 2 , a magnesium complex is formed, which on further hydrolysis yields monocarboxylic acid.